Hardy plank siding with wood grain looks fake and the smooth version is rough compared to real cedar siding.
Will james hardy siding withstand water.
Acid and high pressure washing can damage the fiber cement surface and is not recommended.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
That s why james hardie s hardworking products are engineered to stand up beautifully whatever the elements.
0 312 in x 8 25 in x 144 in hardieplank primed woodgrain lap fiber cement siding panel.
Photo gallery see more explore the photo gallery.
Mild liquid dishwashing soap and water.
Grab your soft cloth and saturate it with soapy water.
Because almost all of the james hardie product installed in edmonton is prefinished colorplus siding the caulking will be available in.
Siding is exposed to mother nature all day every day for years.
A low pressure water spray and a soft medium bristle non metal siding cleaning brush is most suitable for cleaning fiber cement products.
Real cedar siding with 4 inch lap adds 1 5 to the r rating of your exterior wall and the seams don t open up 3 8 of an inch like hardy plank does.
James hardie is here to help by providing accurate information about the new standard and guidance to help you demonstrate compliance.
Clean the stained siding while rinsing your cloth frequently.
Fiber cement problems are rare but do happen from time to time.
In fact one of azaroff s requirements for building resilient homes is the use of relatable building materials.
Hardie siding problems a k a.
Clean james hardie colorplus products by using water and a soft brush or cloth.
Get a list of the distributors and dealers near you who offer north america s favorite fiber cement siding.
We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.
Do not allow soap or cleaners to dry on the siding.
Fiber cement is a siding material that was first introduced in the 1980 s as a replacement for asbestos cement wood aluminum and vinyl siding products.
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.
Once the siding is completely sudsed up use a garden hose to rinse the area.
In addition to its durability james hardie siding also has a pleasing aesthetic which is an important design feature.
