Pieces needed for one square (100 sq. ft.) of product coverage=43 pieces with 7" exposure. HardieShingle Half-Round Panel Installation Install HardieShingle® panels with joints butted in moderate contact.
How many square feet does a piece of Hardie siding cover?
Pieces needed for one square (100 sq. ft.) of product coverage=43 pieces with 7" exposure. HardieShingle Half-Round Panel Installation Install HardieShingle® panels with joints butted in moderate contact.
How much do you overlap Hardie?
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 I calculate how much Hardie siding I need?
Calculate the area of each section. To determine the area of a rectangle or square, multiply the length times the width. To find the area of a triangle, multiply the height of the triangle by the length of the longest side, then divide by two.
How many pieces of siding are in a square of shake?
Bundles are usually packed so that four bundles of shingles or five bundles of shakes constitute a square.
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
Can Hardie board come in contact with the ground?
You absolutely cannot use any type of cement siding for ground contact. There are several brand of cellular PVC trim besides Azek. Kleer is another one, and you can probably find more if you ask around. Your local places can certainly order it in.