Re: [DIY] Hardie Plank

 

I redid my house and had great sucess. You need a special carbire tip blade the store should be able to reccomend for your skill saw. I used a Tsquraer made to gide you skill saw and had mostly straight and angle cuts, . as for a curve cutting tool, didn't use one so I can't advise. Depends on how many curve you have and how much hardie you are putting up, The right tool makes things guick and easy... Also if your doing allot, a nailer is a good Idea, I did mine all by hand nailing, to do over I would spend the money on a nailer...

Safety, Good Glasses or even goggles, and a breathing mask are a must with all the dust. Good Luck

From: subprong <subprong@gmail.com>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:57 AM
Subject: [DIY] Hardie Plank

 

Does anyone here have experience with cutting and installing hardie plank siding products?

I see at the box stores that it comes in a few varieties.  Big sheets (as you would see plywood or OSB).  Lap siding strips.  Shingle style sections.

What have you had experience cutting this stuff with?

Apparently there is a special cutter for curved cuts that costs upwards of $100-$200.  I'll pass on that.  A special carbide cement blade for a table saw can be used. Has anyone ever tried a jigsaw?  Has anyone ever tried the score and snap approach, and, if so, how well does that work?

Thanks.

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