Shoot the nails into the planks 1 1 8 inches from the top edge.
Hardie plank siding installation instructions.
Store flat and keep dry prior to installation.
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The lap hides the nails from each previous course.
Carry planks on edge.
Diy step by step instructions for hardie board lap siding installation after installation you can paint the product with 100 percent acrylic paint to change the color if desired.
Resistive barriers with all siding products.
Installing siding wet or saturated may result in shrinkage at butt joints.
Place the second hardie siding plank above the starter strip with a 1 1 2 inch overlap.
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Step 5 continue installing the hardie siding one row at a time.
If you need more than one plank per row butt the ends of the planks up against.