dimanche 29 décembre 2013

The Use And Installation Of Hardieplank Siding

By Krystal Hathaway


Commonly known as fiber cement, the boards named HardiePlank siding can be the medium line between vinyl products and clipboard solutions. Two ingredients are used as a mixing: cellulose from wood and cement. The products are ecological and resistant to fires, which can be really helpful when used by homeowners. By following choosing the right product and the required steps, you can make a successful installation.

The material used in the products is green, because its cellulose comes from trees that are not ecologically protected. The sand used for the cement is safe to acquire, as there is enough of it on the planet and will not run out soon. In the cheap solutions that are based on vinyl, there are toxic substances involved, but not on fiber cement.

Fire is not a problem for the material, excepting the cases in which it creates extreme temperatures. There is one thing that resists to fire entirely: a brick wall. At least fifty years can pass until fiber cement may begin to be affected by environmental agents. By painting the boards, their life can be extended even more. If you live in an area where termites are a problem, selecting the product can be the best approach. The cellulose from the pieces is difficult to access and in a quantity that is not attractive for the insects.

If you need a cheaper solution, you can choose vinyl siding (three times a lower price), but you may be disappointed of the quality offered. Making a house look like wood and have the resistance of cement can now be possible with the use of HardiePlank siding. With a strong content, the material can be durable, resistant to different agents, more uniform, harder and thinner than wood.

Professionals can install fiber cement boards, but an amateur can do it too. Money saving is a benefit of doing the job yourself, but the work of an expert may always be the best choice. People who perform an installation have to know that the material is tougher than others.

Individuals can choose from many styles and widths. In the first phase of an installation, people can rip the material in smaller pieces. You can make your first row at the bottom using a trim gun. Hand-nail the components, but you must be careful while you do it. Fiber cement is harder than wood. Predrilling holes near edges can be a good solution. If you are a beginner, you may have to rent a trim gun.

Every manufacturer could offer different guidelines for installation, but there are basic rules that work for all. A good example can be nail insertion, which must not be made at an angle. The end of each part has to be fastened to a stud, then tweaked, for allowing a perfect line up of the edges. Prior to the application, corners could be preassembled on a flat area. Similar layouts are used to the ones of wood siding.

Made from a combination of cement and cellulose HardiePlank siding can be a resistant material that is great for building exteriors. You may have to pay more than for vinyl products, but the quality and the appearance of fiber cement boards could be much better. Once painted, the platforms can look like wood. The boards could be installed by experts, or you can do it yourself. The two ingredients mixed can make a fire resistant and durable material.




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