Installing Fiberboard Siding

Measuring and cutting fiber cement 1.

Installing fiberboard siding.

Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in. Wear safety glasses when cutting and nailing fcs. 4 to 8 seconds per crosscut 20 to 40 seconds to nail up an 8 foot long piece of siding.

Store off the ground making sure it is flat. Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular. Whenever possible cut the fiber cement boards upside down to get the cleanest lines. If the wall you re covering is wider.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement. Subtract 0 125 in 0 32 cm at each end when measuring fiber cement. How to install fiber cement siding safety first.

Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains. How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt.