Boards hardiesoffit pre cut panels artisan by james hardie hardiewrap weather barrier hardiebacker cement board.
Caulking hardie board and batten siding.
James hardie offers an array of siding products.
Combine with hardietrim boards for a rustic board and batten look.
For regular hardiplank lap siding the kind you paint after installation caulking at butt joints is optional.
Board and batten siding recently installed on our boathouse using cedar boards stained with cabot solid color acrylic deck stain in dark slate.
For best results use caulks that comply with either astm c 834 or astm c 920.
When james hardie siding products butt into wood based materials a 1 8 gap will allow for expansion and contraction of the wood based product.
Ensure that the board and batten siding is also dry.
2 house built before 2008 so has no flashing okay to caulk.
1 i chose this caulk because it has 25 flexibility compared to silicone based caulk.
Works well with farmhouse style or modern homes.
About hardiepanel vertical siding.
Dents chips cracks and other minor surface damage in james hardie siding and trim products can be filled with cementitious patching compound.
Begin caulking on a dry day when you don t expect rain as rain and damp conditions can interfere with the curing process.
Or go for the more minimalist look of simple vertical lines.
Caulking sealant must be applied in accordance with the caulking sealant manufacturer s written instructions or astm c1193.
Homesteaders and farmers would use sawmills to cut the long boards and the battens were put in place to make the structure as airtight as possible.
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A high quality paintable caulk is recommended.
Re siding your house with hardiepanel vertical siding or combining it with hardieplank lap siding is sure to add visual punch to your design.
Wherever hardie siding meets a trim board the company recommends you leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim and apply a 3 8 bead of approved caulking to protect and seal the edge of the siding.
This from installation instructions.