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Posted by jtpryan on February 13, 2007, 10:11 am
Has anybody used these? Opinions? NH Seacoast region.
-Jim
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Posted by Bill on February 13, 2007, 4:37 pm
Works great in Florida. Termites hate it.
Can be painted too. (or Stained).
Mess to cut, real dusty.
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> Has anybody used these? Opinions? NH Seacoast region.
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> -Jim
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Posted by Noncompliant on February 14, 2007, 6:57 am
Regarding horizontal lap siding from James Hardie:
Real dusty when cutting, use a carbide tip blade if using an electric saw.
Use a router for fancy cuts or making holes for outlets. Must be upwind
from the dust to survive a cut, wear a dust mask. Joints can be little
sloppy, but, all vertical joints have to be caulked. The all OSB wall is
easiest for this. The other option calls far almost twice the amount of
studs, and a cut-in storm brace on each corner. If handling lengthy pieces,
they can break under their own weight. Difficult to nail properly whether
hand or pneumatic nailer. Head of nail should be flush with product
surface. Sucks up paint, even the pre-primed stuff. You'll need lots of
paint. Wicks water, keep it off the ground at all times, keep covered with
tarp if storing outside. Water makes it brittle and crumbly.
Warranty is only valid if the procedures for application are adhered to,
including the structure is applied to, and including caulking NSTM and paint
NSTM. Final product appearance it great. Seems to hold well up so far.
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> Has anybody used these? Opinions? NH Seacoast region.
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> -Jim
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Posted by John Reddy on February 14, 2007, 7:07 am
> Has anybody used these? Opinions? NH Seacoast region.
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> -Jim
I recently saw an application in Tewksbury, MA where the contractor did
not follow instructions regarding clearances between roofs and walls
above.
All of the siding at the dormers was in contact or within 1/4 inch of
the roof shingles. In every instance, the hardi plank absorbed water,
froze and delaminated. Quite a mess.
Other than that, no problems and it looks fine.
Have you considered vinyl? The stuff they manufacture today is pretty
impressive. Certainteed has pretty good products. I've seen them on
big $$ new homes in Rye and Stratham.
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Posted by DAC on February 14, 2007, 9:42 am
> Has anybody used these? Opinions? NH Seacoast region.
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> -Jim
I've used it on 2 homes, and wouldn't use anything else.
Dust -- don't cut, rent or buy shears <http://www.google.com/search?
source=ig&hl=en&q=Fiber+cement+shears&btnG=Google+Search> I didn't use
them but it looks like the way to go.
Saw blade -- they have special 4 tooth hardi blades +-$40
Joints -- now it's recommended to used metal shingles at each joint no
caulking.
Paint -- I didn't experience the soak as the other poster...it was the
easiest material I've ever painted.
Hanging -- use solo siders <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/
B000HVEVX4/104-2019290-7700741>makes it a one person job...send me
$22, and I'll sell you a set that's "broke in" but in perfect working
condition.
It's a great product...make sure you keep the end gaps and you'll get
along fine.
Good luck,
DAC
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