Fiberglass cement siding is a composite made of portland cement silica and wood fiber.
Hanging cement board siding.
Measure down from the top of the installed board 1 1 4 inches every four feet and make a mark.
When you want the classic look of wood siding coupled with lifetime durability fiberboard cement siding may well be your best choice.
Nail the board to the house every 16 to 24 inches with a roofing nail along the nail line printed on the top of the siding board.
Fiberboard cement siding looks identical to wood once it s painted.
Once cut to length minus the recommended wiggle room attach each trim piece by driving nails through it the house wrap and the sheathing and into wood framing.
If you re hanging fiber cement siding you ll typically use fiber cement trim from the same manufacturer on areas like inward and outward corners.
Once painted it looks almost identical to wood.
Remember that the siding is hard so be sure the nails are located at the right place before driving them.