Installing Fiberboard Siding

Store off the ground making sure it is flat.

Installing fiberboard siding.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular. How to install fiber cement siding safety first. Wear eye and breathing.

How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. Wear safety glasses when cutting and nailing fcs. Measure the siding so it ends on a stud if it is too short to span the wall. 4 to 8 seconds per crosscut 20 to 40 seconds to nail up an 8 foot long piece of siding.

Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt. Subtract 0 125 in 0 32 cm at each end when measuring fiber cement. Fiber cement siding expands and contracts. Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains.

Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in. Whenever possible cut the fiber cement boards upside down to get the cleanest lines. How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement.