But if you like the look don t limit yourself.
Hardie siding shrinkage.
If you dont allow for shrinkage or it shrinks too much you have a ugly looking siding job.
Fiber cement siding leaves the manufacturing process with a very high moisture content.
We recommend this second option for many reasons.
Invest in rigid fiber cement siding from james hardie.
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Expansion characteristics of james hardie siding products.
The fiber cement siding on this minnetonka minnesota home shrunk beyond industry standards.
Better than the real thing it resists rotting curling warping and splitting.
Use hardieshingle siding to highlight a gable or accent the top half of your.
High moisture at time of installation is going to give gaps.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
To avoid the shrinkage factor you can do one of two things.
It actually cures on your home similar to your cement driveway.
Luckily it takes lots of water to saturate hardie products.
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Hardie siding does a great job of wicking moisture when it is installed on the wall but when it s uncovered and flat on the ground it will absorb water.
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If your contractor installs hardie siding when it s saturated it may show signs of shrinkage or even staining over time.