How do I install hardy plank siding over felt paper?
Fasten starter strip over the felt paper and to the framing studs with corrosion resistant nails. Run the starter strip along the base of the house. Cut the siding boards with a circular saw fitted with a specialized carbide blade. Prime all sides of the fiber cement boards, including the end cuts, before installing. Install the first course of fiber cement siding to the house frames. Depending on the style of fiber cement siding you are using, the boards can face nailed or blind-nailed. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the particular type of siding you are installing. Fasten the next course of siding. Offset the seams between boards by 4 feet.
