Simple Instructions In James Hardie Siding Installation

By Linda Ruiz


It is very simple how to install a siding. The steps are very simple than you are thinking. It may be different from installing a traditional one than a cement one. Once you purchase one, there will be some instructions that will be provided, depending on its manufacturer, for your convenience.

Safety of everyone should always be the priority. When you are having a James Hardie siding installation St Louis, you have to wear a safety glasses, especially if you are nailing and cutting. Have your ears protected when you are using a circular saw in cutting it.

Cutting this piece will produce many dust particles. Dust that is produced from this product can lead cause this disease called silicosis. This disease is incurable, that is why you will be required to wear a dust mask, the N ninety five. It will prevent you from inhaling those harmful particles. You also have to work outside and vacuum all the dust that is produced.

As soon as it arrives, make sure that has no damages, always inspect it. Store it in a well supported, flat ground. Ensure that it is dry as well as the storage area before it will be installed. To avoid damage and breaking it, carry these pieces on its edge. When you are cutting it, always support the product in its length.

Prepare your workplace before the installation. Cover all the walls with an oriented board or foam. Cover it also with a felt paper or a house wrap. Use a chalk in making the lines to know where you will be putting the piece.

You can cut a fiber cement piece in various ways. You can cut it using a circular saw, but this method will create many dust particles. You can also use a fiber cement shears, it is a special electric shears that you can use to make a curved and straight cut. A jigsaw can also be used in cutting curves and holes. The method of scoring can also be applied to it, although it will create a not that smooth finish. You can use a tipped scoring knife because it can last longer than any standard knife blade.

To fasten it, you may manually nail it or use pneumatic nailer. Corrosion resistant screws can be used in attaching. Use a stainless steel nail so you will not keep on changing over the time. Make sure that the nails will penetrate and reach at least one inch.

Before you install it, make sure to put a trim in all corners of your wall. A trimming can be a vinyl, wood or something that is thicker. Corners should be thicker at least one fourth.

If you are installing it alone, an overlap gauges may be utilized and support one while nailing it. Blind nailing is highly recommended since the head of the nails will be hidden as soon as the next row is attached. Always make sure to overhang the felt in the row before the other row is attached, it will keep the water from flowing at the back if the caulking will fail. Finish it by painting it so that it will look presentable and also to protect it.




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