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.

Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular. How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement. Wear eye and breathing. 4 to 8 seconds per crosscut 20 to 40 seconds to nail up an 8 foot long piece of 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. Measuring and cutting fiber cement 1. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in.

Subtract 0 125 in 0 32 cm at each end when measuring fiber cement. Fiber cement siding expands and contracts. Store off the ground making sure it is flat. How to install fiber cement siding safety first.

Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives. 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.