Fiber cement boards don't expand and contract much, but leave a little room for expansion at the end joints and then fill the gap with caulk. Butt joints, however, should be nailed tightly together and should not be caulked.
Does Hardie plank expand?
Fiber cement boards don't expand and contract much, but leave a little room for expansion at the end joints and then fill the gap with caulk. Butt joints, however, should be nailed tightly together and should not be caulked.
How do you stagger lap siding joints?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I68SaELV-TM
How do you stagger lap siding?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I68SaELV-TM
How do you join Hardie planks?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNz6MekFesg
How far should Hardie board siding overlap?
Flashing behind butt joints is an effective, low maintenance way to comply with building code and help protect against water intrusion. James Hardie recommends 6-inch-wide flashing that overlaps the course below by 1-inch. However, some local building codes may require different size flashing.Jun 14, 2019
How do you overlap Hardie siding?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5myw7OD_r1g
Do you leave a gap between Hardie board siding?
Wherever Hardie siding meets a trim board, the company recommends you leave a 1/8” gap between the siding and the trim and apply a 3/8” bead of approved caulking to protect and seal the edge of the siding.Feb 20, 2018
What is the overlap for Hardie siding?
Exposed fasteners are driven through the face of the boards. Drive fasteners only where planks overlap. Keep nails 3/8 in. from ends of boards.