Hardie Shingle Siding Installation Instructions

Looks great on cape cods and cottage style homes.

Hardie shingle siding installation instructions.

Protect edges and corners from breakage. And canada who are available to work with any contractor or builder. James hardie is not responsible for damage caused by improper. Installing siding wet or saturated may result in shrinkage at butt joints.

Install your first row per the recommended best practices. We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u s. Or directly to minimum 7 16 thick sheathing. Instantly access installation info technical bulletins sds sheets more.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. As a homeowner you will work with a contractor who will facilitate the installation of your james hardie siding trim soffit wrap and flashing products including products with colorplus technology. While shake and shingle siding are most often associated with cape cod style homes they can add instant character to any style home anywhere. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.

About hardieshingle siding. Effective december 2019 staggered edge panel straight edge panel individual shingles half rounds panels hardieshingle siding. Alternatively you can purchase straight edge panel hardieshingle for the first row. Installation instructions may lead to serious personal injury or death.

Remember a 1 4 inch clearance must be maintained between siding and trim and leave a 1 8 inch gap between siding and trim. Next cut the bottom of a panel to create a straight edge for the first row. Get the authenticity of cedar shingles with the strength of james hardie. Better than the real thing it resists rotting curling warping and splitting.

Hardieshingle siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24 o c.