Installing Hardiplank Siding Over Existing Siding

The first course of any wall should be installed over a 1 4 lath strip to ensure a consistent plank angle see figure 1.

Installing hardiplank siding over existing siding.

James hardie siding is made of cement so it will absorb moisture if it is installed like this. Without properly inspecting and examining your current siding it s probably hard to tell its actual condition. Install hardiplank siding with joints butted in moderate contact. It s recommended whether you choose new osb or your current siding if it s in good shape and installed to the studs.

The hardie website is unclear on this issue. Several contractors have suggested that the wood siding need not be removed. Vinyl siding must be installed against a flat surface. Now you probably want to know just how you re supposed to decide.

Optionally install the lap siding with a maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint see detail at right. Keeping your existing siding. According to the best practices manual from james hardie existing siding can be used as a substrate as long as it is in good condition meaning that it is not warped bowed curling delaminated or rotting. Installing vinyl siding over wood siding wood must be sound.

Using existing siding for replacing siding the best place to start is to closely examine the existing siding to get a good understanding of what condition it is actually in. Existing wood siding must be in good shape with no rot or mold and fastened tightly to the wall. The best way to get the performance you expect from your james hardie products is to work with a professional contractor. This would be on an older house but the wood siding is in good condition.

If the wood siding is beveled or lapped you. Find a local contractor. Does this mean that hardieplank cannot be installed directly over existing wood siding without voiding the warranty. Thank you for any information.