Hardie plank
siding is a premium Trade-mark of cement board siding (besides hackneyed as fibre cement board siding) produced by the James Hardie Convention. The digression between Hardie plank and other cement board siding is in the colours offered, the partnership profile, designation and ancillary products that birr along with the siding.
Varieties
Hardie plank can be purchased with a wood-grain glimpse, a open smooth bad eye or a stucco type Stop. Hardie plank as well comes in simulated cedar shingle planks.
There are a assortment of colours available, nevertheless you can further purchase pre-primed fair and tint it with sample abode tint. Whether you force with one of Hardie's colours, you can acquire matching colour caulk and cement board trim further.
Advantages
Hardie siding has the alike advantages as other cement board siding: durability -- it is considered a existence product that is expected to latest as extensive as your condominium and low maintainance -- it resists mould and mildew while holding emulsion without peeling or chipping.
Cost
The upfront costs of cement board siding are worthier than wood or vinyl. Hardie plank can valuation twice as even to buy and install compared to some siding options. With no future painting and replacement costs, it probably ends up being a better deal if you can afford it up front.
Precautions
However, the shears are more portable and you can use them to chop siding on a ladder.
Nailing
As with cutting, nailing cement board siding requires special nails. If you plan to do it yourself, follow directions on Hardie's website carefully and plan for a brief learning curve.Cutting
Cutting hardie siding, or any cement board siding requires special care. For a circular saw, use a carbide tipped or diamond blade designed for cutting fiber cement. You must use a saw with a dust bag or an attached vacuum because the fine cement dust gets everywhere and is difficult To cleanse up, not to mention unhealthy to breathe. Even with a dust bag, cutting inside is not a good idea. Dewalt makes a variable speed cement siding shear that is easier to handle than a circular saw, but you can only cut one board at a time. With a saw, you can stack and cut multiple boards.Installing any cement board siding is not particularly difficult, but it is different from wood or vinyl siding. Although exceedingly durable once installed, it is more brittle and prone to cracking than wood or vinyl if not handled carefully during installation. Be sure your installers have experience with cement board.
James Hardie Building Products recommends hot-dipped galvanized nails or stainless steel nails. You don't want to use the electro- galvanized nails because they can corrode more easily than the hot-dipped galvanized.
