Hardie Shingle Siding Installation Instructions

Install your first row per the recommended best practices.

Hardie shingle siding installation instructions.

Carry planks on edge. Get the authenticity of cedar shingles with the strength of james hardie. Grade clearance figure 2 install hardiplank siding in compliance with local building code requirements for clearance between the bottom edge of panel framing and. Hardieshingle siding single family installation requirements hs1067 p1 8 04 18 store flat and keep dry and covered prior to installation.

Remember a 1 4 inch clearance must be maintained between siding and trim and leave a 1 8 inch gap between siding and trim. James hardie the world leader in the manufacturing and development of fiber cement building products has created this website to help builders and contractors with the installation of james hardie siding trim soffit and accessories such as hardiewrap weather barrier along with the handling and installation of products with colorplus technology. Installation instructions may lead to serious personal injury or death. Protect edges and corners from breakage.

Provide a 1 2 clearance between the roofing and bottom edge of siding or as recommended by the roofing manufacturer. Or directly to minimum 7 16 thick sheathing. James hardie is not responsible for damage caused by improper. Provided per the roofing manufacturer s instructions.

Better than the real thing it resists rotting curling warping and splitting. Effective december 2019 staggered edge panel straight edge panel individual shingles half rounds panels hardieshingle siding. Installing siding wet or saturated may result in shrinkage at butt joints. Hardieshingle siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24 o c.

Alternatively you can purchase straight edge panel hardieshingle for the first row. We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u s. And canada who are available to work with any contractor or builder. Next cut the bottom of a panel to create a straight edge for the first row.

Looks great on cape cods and cottage style homes. But if you like the look don t limit yourself. As a homeowner you will work with a contractor who will facilitate the installation of your james hardie siding trim soffit wrap and flashing products including products with colorplus technology.