Use hardieshingle siding to highlight a gable or accent the top half of your.
Hardie siding gap.
Shrinking caulk leaves a gap for water to drain into and eventually cause water damage not only to the hardie siding but also the brick sheathing trim and window.
But if you like the look don t limit yourself.
Better than the real thing it resists rotting curling warping and splitting.
Hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america.
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Looks great on cape cods and cottage style homes.
Do not caulk between siding and any built in receiving channels located at or around windows.
Leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim or other materials to allow for structural movement.
James hardie hardieplank cedarmill fiber cement lap siding has a woodgrain appearance making it ideal for exteriors where a traditional wood siding look.
Always caulk between the siding and the trim.
When installing the first course make.
About hardieplank lap siding.
The bottom of the siding should be kept even with the bottom of the trim or if desired the trim may extend below the bottom of the siding.
But the siding should never hang below the trim.
You have to consider the amount of siding you ll need how long it will take and any additional fees for equipment and materials.
With a full spectrum of colors and textures hardieplank lap siding sets the standard in exterior cladding.
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Vertical trim gap caulking.
Gap between the siding and trim.
Hardie siding requires a minimum 2 gap from all hard surfaces like decks or rooflines and at least 8 from any soft surfaces like grass dirt or gravel.
Run the siding to the hardietrim board leaving a 1 8 in.
Unpainted joints when installing fiber cement you have to make sure each butt joint is installed correctly as this is a common problem area.