Installing Fiberboard Siding

Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt.

Installing fiberboard siding.

Whenever possible cut the fiber cement boards upside down to get the cleanest lines. Fiber cement siding expands and contracts. Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in.

How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement. 4 to 8 seconds per crosscut 20 to 40 seconds to nail up an 8 foot long piece of siding. If the wall you re covering is wider.

Measuring and cutting fiber cement 1. Measure the siding so it ends on a stud if it is too short to span the wall. Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular. Store off the ground making sure it is flat.

Wear eye and breathing. How to install fiber cement siding safety first. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding.