I did mine by taking off the old fiber board siding, Covering the studs with Tyvec, a moisture barrier paper. And then Nailing and screwing to the wood studs. If you Steel posts I would think they would make a self tapping screw of the right material for the hardi.
For the sides of the house facing the sun I made a vented wall, cause the siding went from the base of the slab to the soffit, and I put on the tyvec, then radiant barrier, and used 1"x2"s vertically on the studs to create an airspace to the attic.
From: subprong <subprong@gmail.com>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Hardie Plank
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Hardie Plank
Thanks freespirit. Yes I read that it creates a lot of dust!
I will need to cut a box within the slat and am trying to figure out if a jigsaw will work (with drill bit starter points). I don't have any and so do not know if it's possible. I'm also curious if screws as fasteners will work with this type of material instead of nails. I think I saw on the spec sheet something about screws when fastening Hardie into steel posts but am not sure.
When you installed the hardie siding (question to jdp as well please), did you simply install it over the posts and insulation or did you install it over some type of wood sheathing (plywood or osb) that was initially installed over the posts?
tyvm.
I will need to cut a box within the slat and am trying to figure out if a jigsaw will work (with drill bit starter points). I don't have any and so do not know if it's possible. I'm also curious if screws as fasteners will work with this type of material instead of nails. I think I saw on the spec sheet something about screws when fastening Hardie into steel posts but am not sure.
When you installed the hardie siding (question to jdp as well please), did you simply install it over the posts and insulation or did you install it over some type of wood sheathing (plywood or osb) that was initially installed over the posts?
tyvm.
On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 5:48 AM, freespirt2050 gdb7edc <rich81850@yahoo.com> wrote:
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 LuckFrom: subprong <subprong@gmail.com>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 12:57 AM
Subject: [DIY] Hardie PlankDoes 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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