Attaching Lap Siding

How to install hardie board lap siding preparation.

Attaching lap siding.

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. White polypropylene mini mounting block for siding model 146100001 10 68 10 68. Siding materials can dramatically change the appeal of a home exterior by improving its look and style but the value of siding goes far be 7 trendy yet functional siding styles your home s siding is an invaluable part of its overall curb appeal. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.

Dutch lap surface mounting block white model blk070h04h 11 31 11 31. Apply caulk at the corner lap joint before installing the second piece. I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo. The sheet should be removed immediately after each plank is installed.

Lap siding also called horizontal siding or clapboard may be made of wood fiber cement plywood hardboard or similar materials. From the ends of the plank. Do not overdrive them. Predrill and nail the frieze boards driving two galvanized box nails into each stud.

The easiest and safest way to hang something from vinyl siding is to use a siding hook. Ply gem 6 625 in. Hold the nails at least 3 4 in. Set your store to see local.

Most hooks are stainless steel so they won t corrode and they are easy to remove when you re done with them. Installing hardiplank lap siding. For example you install fiber cement lap siding in much the same way as wood siding but most manufacturers advise you to leave 1 8 inch gaps at the ends of the boards to allow for expansion and then caulk the gaps. Hardieplank lap siding with colorplus technology is shipped with a protective laminate slip sheet which should be left in place during cutting and fastening to reduce marring and scratching.

Use moderate contact on butt joints when joining two pieces of plank. Free delivery with 45 order. In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house. It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds.

James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Despite the variety of materials installation methods are basically the same with a few variations in fasteners joints and so forth. Measure up from the ground 6 inches plus the width of one plank at a corner and make a.