Certainteed Cement Board Siding Installation Instructions

To create the header end cap cut a 9 1 4 piece of 5 lineal and trim as shown.

Certainteed cement board siding installation instructions.

Where should there be no gap butt joints. From siding and shingles to styles and colors. There s a lot to consider when creating your home s exterior. 2015 allura installation guide 2014 allura installation manual.

Caulk requirements where not to caulk clearance gap requirements. Install 2 layers of weather resistant barrier. Xx leave 1 8 gap between siding and trim surrounding windows and doors. Gap where the end meets the corner board photo 7 inset and make sure the other end lands on a stud line.

Fiber cement siding installation specifications. Apply mortar to back of stone press onto the scratch coat let dry for the day. Determine the header length by measuring from the outside of both side lineals and adding 1 16 to 1 8 per side for overlap. Measure and cut to length the first piece of siding and nail it in place photo 7.

Where are clearance gaps required and how big should they be. Continuing drying for the day. Click here to learn more from certainteed. The settlement is intended to resolve disputes between the parties about the performance of the siding.

Xx do not install fiber cement directly in contact with surfaces that collect water. Certainteed will pay 103 9 million to settle the class action approved by the court. Continuing drying for the day day 6. Xx allow a minimum of 1 2 above roof lines porches decks etc.

Please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer. To cut the crown molding add 2 1 2 to the previously determined header length 1 1 4 added per side. Certainteed corporation and representatives of owners of buildings on which the siding had been installed reached a proposed class action settlement. Adhesives to install fiber cement siding.

Explore our design tools to help you select the perfect combination of colors and styles for your home. Apply a coat of mortar. 6 clearances xx hold back siding a minimum of 6 above the finished grade. Create a scratch coat in the mortar let dry for the day.

Certainteed weatherboards fiber cement siding was aquired by plycem usa a wholly owned subsidiary of elementia of mexico and is now sold under the brand allura.