James Hardie horizontal siding is low maintenance; simply clean it with a garden hose and a soft brush twice a year. Although water can pool more easily in horizontal siding because moisture can build up on the plank edges , with the tough makeup of fiber cement, it should not present a problem.
Vertical siding offers eye-catching curb appeal, and an elegant look for your home exterior. It has a more unique look, and offers elegant style that appeals to many.
It is less susceptible to water damage than horizontal siding because water runs off it more readily. It is more costly to install due to its more complex installation process. Furring strips are installed under the vertical siding to ensure it is aligned properly.
An even more complex siding installation is needed with board and batten siding. A combination of both horizontal and vertical siding is always a possibility if you really want your home to make a statement. For a gorgeous visual effect, choose horizontal siding on the majority of your home, and vertical siding for the gables or other highlights.
Other creative options include complementing your siding with cedar shakes, shingles , or manufactured stone veneer to highlight its features. HardiePlank —This admired lap siding comes in wood-grain or smooth texture. HardiePanel —Beautiful vertical siding gives homes a stunning look. Get an estimate or schedule your appointment today.
Why is Hardie Siding So Good? So, why do so many people choose James Hardie over other siding brands? The advantages of choosing James Hardie for your house include: Custom siding for any home — No matter what type of home you own, and no matter where you live, you can trust that James Hardie will have customized siding for you.
They even have a design tool on their website so you can build a palette and experiment with different looks for your home. The brand is continually working to improve the product and raising the bar for the rest of the industry.
It remains one of the most beautiful and durable fiber cement products on the market today. When using a circular saw, make sure you cut outside and use a dust-collecting saw.
Circular saws create tons of dust, which can lead to health problems down the line. Prevent breaking by carrying pieces on the edge. When cutting the product, support it along its length. First, sheath the walls with foam, plywood, or oriented strand board OSB.
Next, cover the sheathing with felt paper or house wrap. After that, mark the locations of the studs with chalk lines. Cut the siding — Using a circular saw is the most popular method for cutting siding.
However, it also produces the most dust. Just remember to follow the safety steps that we outlined in a section above if you do so. The other methods you could choose include fiber cement shears, jigsaw, and scoring. Fasten the siding — You can fasten it with a pneumatic nailer or nailing by hand. You can use corrosion-resistant screws, or you can use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails.
You can nail the siding by either blind nailing it at the top or face nailing it at the bottom. Install the trim — Begin this process by installing the trim on the inside and outside corners of the wall. Finishing — After the installation, fiber cement should be painted as soon as possible. Just remember to make sure the product is clean and dry before you begin painting.
If the James Hardie products are unprimed, use an exterior-grade acrylic primer first and finish with high-quality exterior-grade acrylic topcoats. Mistakes with joint placement — Joining the boards together is actually pretty simple. But many installers still end up getting it wrong. They may leave gaps when there should be moderate contact. The elongating effect will make any home stand out.
Less maintenance translates to other advantages such as lower costs and more time to do other more productive things.
The vertical aspect of vertical siding makes installation a bit more complex. You may spend more effort or incur more labor costs than you would when installing horizontal siding.
The complexity may demand expert help to get everything done perfectly the first time. Vertical siding also attracts additional material expenses.
While Vertical siding joints can be butted together, most of the time it is more aesthetically pleasing to add a batten trim strip over the joint to cover the pronounced line as well as the exposed fasteners. All in all, the benefits outweigh the cons. While a home with vertical siding may take slightly more time to sell compared to one with horizontal siding in tough markets, the home will definitely fetch more among buyers looking for uniqueness.
As mentioned above, Vertical siding joints can be butted together, but most of the time it is more aesthetically pleasing to add a batten trim strip over the joint to cover the pronounced line as well as the exposed fasteners. This additional step, unique to vertical siding alone, can help prevent water leakage and related water damage in the future. The batten strip also creates a smoother and aesthetically pleasing surface. However, it comes with additional installation costs.
They also add installation time. The siding is easier to clean than horizontal siding. The smoother and more vertical lines make it easy to power-wash the siding.
However, extra care is required when cleaning siding and trim. For instance, you must be 6-feet or more away from the wall. The water pressure should also be below psi. Follow the recommended siding maintenance guidelines from the manufacturer. Call Preview Construction with your questions. We are experts in siding. Choose us and forget about the cons that come with vertical siding installation. Preview Construction. Serving Dallas, Texas and the. State of Texas since Let's Connect.
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