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HardiePlank Siding Installation Tips

Article Category: Home Management

Author Name: Bill Houston

When it comes to fiber cement siding, one name stands out: HardiePlank. It is not surprising, then, if you have decided to use it on your home. Before you take out your tools and don your "working" clothes, though, it would do you well to read the following HardiePlank siding installation tips:

Check for any code requirements. Before you even begin sheathing the walls of your house to prepare them for the siding installation, you should inquire from the office of the local building inspector if there are any building code requirements of which you need to be aware.

Read the installation guide thoroughly. If you are determined to do the HardiePlank siding installation on your own, you should definitely devote some of your time to reading the installation guide which can be found in the James Hardie website. Even if you have experienced installing siding before, you should not skip this part - especially if you worked with another material such as vinyl or wood. You should understand that while installing HardiePlank is similar to installing wood siding, there are still differences you need to be aware of to be able to do your project successfully.

Take all safety precautions. In each renovation project you need to ensure your safety. Aside from wearing comfortable, appropriate clothing, there are other precautions you need to take before you work with HardiePlank. Cutting this product produces a lot of dust which can endanger your health by bringing about a lung condition called silicosis. As such, make sure that you do the cutting outside and that you have a respirator or a dust mask on prior to handling HardiePlank. Also, wear protective gear for your ears and safety goggles.

Use the proper equipment. Only use cutting equipment that has been proven to work on fiber cement siding, which is what HardiePlank is. Otherwise, not only will you not be able to cut the material properly - you might also cause an accident. A lot of reputable guides and professionals cite the circular saw as your best bet to seamless cutting, but if you take a look at the HardiePlank installation guide in the James Hardie website, you'll see that the "score and snap" method is the preferred technique for cutting the siding. You can use a power saw, but if you do, make sure that the cutting is done outdoors and that the circular saw you're using has a dust collecting feature.

Seek the help of a professional. At the end of the day, it is still recommended that you hire the services of professionals to avoid any problems in HardiePlank siding installation. This is especially true if you have limited or no technical know-how. Other reasons you should definitely consider hiring the services of an installation company knowledgeable in installing HardiePlank are the health and safety concerns - which have been briefly discussed earlier - that come with cutting this product. A professional will know the right way of handling HardiePlank to prevent accidents.

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