Concrete Board Siding Installation

Fiber cement siding that looks like board and batten fiber cement siding makes it easy to get the board and batten look for your home whether you re opting for a traditional look or something more transitional.

Concrete board siding installation.

Drive galvanized or stainless steel nails through the siding at each marked framing stud along the wall 1 in 2 5 cm from the top edge of the siding. Start out with 8 inch groove vertical siding panels with the look of real cedar. Installing the siding like most siding you will install the fiber cement boards from the bottom up when using a traditional horizontal lap application. Work with a friend to hold the siding in place along the chalk line.

Measure and cut to length the first piece of siding and nail it in place photo 7. You will begin with a starter strip with weep holes that will allow moisture to readily escape. Install the next piece so its end butts lightly against the first photo 7 inset. To estimate costs for your project.

Gap where the end meets the corner board photo 7 inset and make sure the other end lands on a stud line.