When pneumatic nailing to a solid wood substrate adjust the air pressure to meet job site conditions typically 8085 psi Fiber cement siding can be handnailed When hand nailing avoid over driving the nail Seat the bottom of the nail head flush with the surface of the siding Fig 5 2
CertainTeed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding Installation Manual 3 KeywayA recess or groove in a manufactured shake or shingle siding panel LapWhere two siding panels join horizontally one over the other LinealMolding of various widths used to trim door and window openings at the jambs also referred to as casing
Get DetailsIf your property is located in the US and the fiber cement siding was installed between January 1 1999 and September 30 2013 Visit or call 18553323413 If your property is located in Canada and the fiber cement siding was installed between January 1 1999 and July 1 2016
Get DetailsCERTAplank Reinforced Siding combines the durability and strength of vinyl with the authentic appearance of real wood siding Lighter and easier to handle than wood fiber cement or wood composites it features an extrathick panel and reinforced foam backer that provides the rigidity youd expect from a hardboard cladding
Get DetailsGAF Products NOTE These products are a good replacement and spot replacement option for old asbestos shingle siding from the 1950s and 60s ALLURA Certainteed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding was aquired by Plycem USA a wholly owned subsidiary of Elementia of Mexico and is now sold under the brand Allura
Get DetailsThe distance from the top of the post to the underside of the eave depends upon the length of the corner Allow 14 in for expansion for every 18 ft of corner Leave the bottom of the corner 34 in below the starter strip if you will be installing vinyl siding and trim to length
Get DetailsIn re CertainTeed Fiber Cement Siding Litigation MDL Docket No 2270 If you have CertainTeed Weatherboards Fiber Cement Siding installed on your property your legal rights will be affected whether you act or dont act
Get DetailsFiber cement siding should be installed 6” or more above the grade level of the house with a 1”– 2” gap between horizontal surfaces like decks steps or adjacent roofs Flash above doors and windows leaving a ¼” gap between the flashing and siding
Get DetailsMade from cellular PVC CertainTeed Fiber Cement Skirtboard is the ideal solution for meeting US building codes requiring 6 ground clearance And when used as a transition panel between siding styles Fiber Cement Skirtboard offers added ease of installation performance and style
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Get DetailsAccording to Remodeling Magazine fiber cement is tops in terms of home siding resale value offering homeowners a 78 percent ROI Style With beauty that belies its durability CertainTeed cement siding is available in more than 20 prefinished colors and stains several textures including wood grain smooth
Get Detailssaturated fiber cement siding must not be installed If saturated let it dry before installation Carry fiber cement siding on its edge rather than flat When cutting large pieces support it at the ends and near the cut Cutting For best results cut fiber cement siding face down with a
Get DetailsInstalling Siding Fiber cement siding should be installed 6” or more above the grade level of the house with a 1”– 2” gap between horizontal surfaces like decks steps or adjacent roofs Flash above doors and windows leaving a ¼” gap between the flashing and siding
Get DetailsCertainTeed fiber cement siding installation guides contain similar admonitions Certainteed Corp provides important advice for building owners troubled by gaps that appear in fiber cement exterior siding after the product has been installed and in service for some time
Get DetailsIn addition Siding with warping or bowing in excess of 12″ field and edge cracking through the board or delamination is also Qualifying Damage Siding means CertainTeed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding Lap Siding Vertical Siding Shapes Soffit Porch Ceiling and 716” Trim installed on or before September 30 2013
Get DetailsToday CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products including roofing siding solar fence decking railing trim insulation drywall and ceilings A subsidiary of SaintGobain one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies CertainTeed has more than 6900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada
Get DetailsCertainTeed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding offers realistic grains and textures providing the look and feel of wood as well as profiles to match virtually any design style Unlike wood WeatherBoards siding is noncombustible impactresistant impervious to
Get DetailsShake installation Do not caulk fiber cement siding butt jointsedges It is never acceptable to leave a gap of any size at a butt endjoint Butt endjoints should be installed with factory sealed or factoryprefinished ends butted together in moderate contact
Get DetailsLayout fabricate and attach plank fiber cement siding 6 width over vapor barrier Blind nail to wall framing through drilled pilot holes Caulk all seams at installation perimeter edges Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup
Get DetailsMaking the Material Difference The allure of Allura goes far beyond eyecatching curb appeal On top of products worthy of the industry’s strongest warranty we bring you the important qualities of responsiveness and reliability
Get DetailsDec 11 2013 · WeatherBoards Fiber Cement exterior siding products are manufactured by CertainTeed Corp Fiber cement siding is a construction material used to cover the exterior walls of a house An alternative to vinyl or wood siding fiber cement siding is known for its durability and strength as well as its resistance to fire termites and rot
Get DetailsSiding butt joint treatment both CertainTeed and JamesHardie as of September 2008 have made clear that siding butt joint gaps should never be made that is do not deliberately leave butt joint gaps in fiber cement lap sidingand that they do not recommend caulking fieldcut butt joints in their board type fiber cement siding products
Get DetailsHomeAdvisors Siding Comparison Guide explores the differences pros and cons of fiber cement and vinyl including information on James Hardies Hardie Board Hardiplank fiber cement Compare costs easy of installation colors painting options durability thickness R value length of life and more to decide which is the best siding for your home
Get DetailsCertainTeed has reached a settlement in a class action that alleges that its fiber cement siding is defective and has failed to perform as promised The siding in question is CertainTeed WeatherboardsTM Fiber Cement Siding Lap Siding Vertical Siding Shapes Soffit
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