Installing Fiberboard Siding

Measuring and cutting fiber cement 1.

Installing fiberboard siding.

Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives. 4 to 8 seconds per crosscut 20 to 40 seconds to nail up an 8 foot long piece of siding. Fiber cement siding expands and contracts. Wear safety glasses when cutting and nailing fcs.

Store off the ground making sure it is flat. How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement. Measure the siding so it ends on a stud if it is too short to span the wall. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding.

Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains. 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. Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular.

How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. Wear eye and breathing. How to install fiber cement siding safety first.