How to Install Fiber Cement Siding? | |
Do you like wood siding? Who doesn’t! However, it can be quite expensive to cover the whole house with solid wood. We have another alternative to suggest – fiber cement siding! The technology of making fiber cement siding is over a hundred years old and has proved to be a breakthrough. It has several advantages – it looks like wood, only is more durable as it is made of sand, cement and cellulose fiber – this also makes it undesirable for the termites! Fiber cement siding can serve you well for more than half a century! But most importantly, it is affordable!
- the installing is very similar to wood siding, same techniques are used;
- the siding is attached to the wall sheathing with nails, each board has to be attached in a way that it covers the previous ones and the nails the previous one is attached with, stainless steel nails are recommended;
- It is advised to use water barrier materials under the siding such as tar paper;
- the boards need to be cut with special tools, consult an expert!
- the siding usually needs painting, use weather-resistant paint for longer durability.
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