Cut the strip with a circular saw from a hardie siding plank.
How to install hardie siding around windows.
As long as the window frame projects at least 1 inch beyond the sheathing it s possible to install your hardie siding right to the window frame leaving 1 8 clearance from the sides and sill and applying a bead of approved colour matched caulking.
Step 2 apply a 1 1 4 inch starter strip right above the water table trim located at the bottom edge of the house wall.
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Strictly follow all safety measures.
This video will outline the basics of installing james hardie s fiber cement products.
Unlike vinyl siding that allows water to get behind it especially around windows and doors relying solely on house wrap to channel water.
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Each plank is butted the same way wood clapboard would be installed.
Hardie plank is then blind nailed so that no visible nails are seen or left exposed to the elements.
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Before initiating the installation process make sure that the entire hardie siding project.
Projects related to hardie trim and siding require some precautions.