Installing Fiberboard Siding

How to install fiber cement siding safety first.

Installing fiberboard siding.

Store off the ground making sure it is flat. Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular. Measuring and cutting fiber cement 1. Wear safety glasses when cutting and nailing fcs.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in. 4 to 8 seconds per crosscut 20 to 40 seconds to nail up an 8 foot long piece of siding.

How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives. Wear eye and breathing. Whenever possible cut the fiber cement boards upside down to get the cleanest lines.

Fiber cement boards can be purchased ready to install in a wide range of beautiful colors and stains. Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt. Fiber cement siding expands and contracts.