What sizes does Hardie board siding come in?
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What sizes does Hardie board siding come in?
HardiePlank lap siding comes in 12-ft. lengths. Nomi- nal widths from 51/4 in. to 12 in. create a range of exposures from 4 in. to 103/4 in.
How much does a 4/10 sheet of Hardie board weigh?
Hardieplank weighs 2.3 lbs per square foot.
Does Hardie board have different sizes?
Available in commonly-used nominal widths from 101mm (4 in) to 304mm (12 in). HARDIETRIM® BATTEN BOARDS HardieTrim® Batten Boards are a decorative non-load bearing trim product. HardieTrim® Batten Boards are 19mm (¾ in) thick, 64mm (2½ in) wide, and come on 3,658mm (12 ft) lengths.
Does hardiplank siding need to be caulked?
Wherever Hardie siding meets a trim board, the company recommends you leave a 1/8” gap between the siding and the trim and apply a 3/8” bead of approved caulking to protect and seal the edge of the siding.
How much Hardie siding is on a pallet?
A: There are 280 pieces per pallet for product with ColorPlus® Technology and 308 pieces per pallet for the primed product.
Which is cheaper Hardie board or vinyl siding?
There is no doubt about it, the advantages of hardie board come with a cost. Vinyl siding is far less expensive, both in terms of the product itself and labor costs to install it. Part of the savings stems from the fact that vinyl is much easier to cut, work with, and install.
How many pieces of Hardie siding are in a square?
Pieces needed for one square (100 sq. ft.) of product coverage=43 pieces with 7″ exposure. HardieShingle Half-Round Panel Installation Install HardieShingle® panels with joints butted in moderate contact.
How do I calculate how much Hardie siding I need?
Estimate the number of linear feet of siding needed by multiplying the width of the wall in feet by the number of courses. Boards are most commonly sold in 12′ lengths, though 16′ and 20′ lengths can often be ordered. Divide the linear footage by 12′ to find the number of boards needed to cover the wall.
Do you need to pre drill Hardie board?
Nailing Basics Fiberboard cement siding can be hand-nailed, but because it’s so much harder and more brittle than wood, you have to predrill holes near any edge. You can save yourself a bunch of time by using a pneumatic coil siding nail gun.
Can you nail Hardie board directly to studs?
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: HardiePlank® lap siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24″ o.c. or directly to minimum 7/16″ thick OSB sheathing. See General Fastening Requirements.
