James Hardie Siding Installation should be an important detail to any homeowner who is investing in residing their home. James Hardie has specific installation guidlines and requirements to guarantee their 30 year non pro rated warranty. This James Hardie Plank Warranty is transferable to the next homeowner. All these installation guidelines are public information online.
James Hardie Plank Installation Details-
- Nail Siding to Studs
- L Metal Flashing on Concrete Patios and Decking.
- 6″ Clearance from the ground.
- Z Metal Flashing above window trim
- Install Kick Out Flashing from wall to gutter for proper water drainage.
- Leave Water Drainage Gap from Siding to Z Metal.
- Install Starter Strip from proper board lap angle
- Use Light Blocks, Electrical Blocks, Faucet Blocks with Z Metal Flashing
- Face Nail With Finish Nails Only
- Use Ring Shank Coil Nails for Blind Nailing
- Install Field Join Flashing. Do Not Caulk field joints
- Install Trim with Finish Nails only. Not headed nails
- Use OSI Quad Caulking per James Hardie Recommendations.
- Follow proper sate building code.
- Flash membrane around window and door openings.
- Field Joints “Moderately touching”
Elite Home Exteriors NW is proud to install all James Hardie Plank Fiber Cement Products per Hardie Guidlines and State building code. Committed to quality at a fair price. Elite Home Exteriors NW will be your quality Preferred Contractor.
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