How Do You Install Hardie Siding?
James Hardie is the inventor of Hardie siding. Hardie siding increases the value, beauty and durability of your home. Hardie siding has long-lasting baked on color, and is resistant to weather extremes. Hardie fiber cement siding is a non-combustible material and although nothing is guaranteed against fire, your home’s exterior is better prepared against fire damage if Hardie siding is installed. Hardie siding is made to last for up to 50 years without rotting, cracking, termite problems or hail damage. Begin at the lowest point at the side of your house where you will install your Hardie siding. Apply a 1 1/4-inch starter strip right above the water table trim located at the bottom edge of the house wall. Cut the strip with a circular saw from a Hardie siding plank. Blind nail your Hardie siding in place using 11 gauge roofing nails and a nail gun. Make sure the nails go through the siding and into the studs along the wall. Place the second Hardie siding plank above the starter strip
