First make sure you review the hardieplank lap siding installation instructions which contain the information you need for proper installation.
How to install hardie board lap siding and trim.
Position trim boards on the wall and secure.
Finish nail 2 in.
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Finish nail corner studs trimming corners when installing corners or other vertical trim position boards on the wall and attach figure 12.
Hardie board installation will require joints between planks.
Caulking joints are unnecessary but flashing behind the joints is required.
Join factory edges and place the cut edges against the corner trim boards.
Corner studs figure 12 figure 13 2 in.
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Butt to siding trim the opening prior to the installation of the siding.
To help you get started we d recommend checking out this helpful video which shows you how to cut and install starter strips and how to stagger lap siding for improved appearance.
Hardie plank siding has a nail line across the top of the board that is 1 down from the top and nails are supposed to fall between and 1 from the top of the board to give the best hold.