Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives.
Fiber cement siding sheets installation instructions.
Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt.
Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in.
How to install fiber cement siding safety first.
Attach a horizontal strip of wood lath that s 0 25 in 0 64 cm thick and 1 25 in 3 2 cm wide directly above the chalk line.
How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement.
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Whenever possible cut the fiber cement boards upside down to get the cleanest lines.
Store off the ground making sure it is flat.
Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains.
Measure up 0 25 in 0 64 cm from where you want the bottom of the fiber cement siding to be then snap a level horizontal chalk line.
Wear safety glasses when cutting and nailing fcs.
Begin the installation by placing the first course of shingles flush with the bottom edge of the starter course and securing with the appropriate fastener.