Installing Fiberboard Siding

Measuring and cutting fiber cement 1.

Installing fiberboard siding.

Wear safety glasses when cutting and nailing fcs. Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains. How to install fiber cement siding safety first. How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips.

Store off the ground making sure it is flat. Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives. Subtract 0 125 in 0 32 cm at each end when measuring fiber cement. Fiber cement siding expands and contracts.

Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt. Whenever possible cut the fiber cement boards upside down to get the cleanest lines. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. Wear eye and breathing.

If the wall you re covering is wider. Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in.