Hardie Siding Starter Strip

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Hardie siding starter strip.

Starter strips are easily made by ripping 1 in. You have two options here you can make your own or you may be able to find acceptable prefabricated third party starter strips available for purchase. Learn how to install hardieplank lap siding on your home. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.

Hardieplank lap siding requires a starter strip beneath the first course. Install a starter strip hardieplank lap siding requires a starter strip beneath the first course to set it on the proper angle and to create a proper drip edge at the bottom of the siding. Install the first course of siding. Cellwood 150 in.

Pieces of hardieplank siding from full or partial planks. Made of low maintenance vinyl. Gap at the end and nail at each stud with a single 8d galvanized box nail held 1 in. Place the starter strip a minimum of six inches from a finished graded ground surface and two inches from steps.

Helps keep the siding installation level. Then cut and nail the first course of siding along the layout line. The thin starter strip is installed level with the roof of the building but installed at the foundation to serve as a guide to keep subsequent strips horizontally level. From starter strips to correct gap length its important to know the basics for siding installation.

Thd sku 438401. Down from the top edge. Vinyl starter strip useful for locking the first course of siding in place. Georgia pacific 3 5 in x 10 ft galvanized steel galvanized steel vinyl siding starter strip.

Resists fungus mildew and wood boring insects.