The siding on this gothic revival style home looks like wood clapboard but it s actually fiber cement painted a custom color.
Cement siding dents.
It can be used in every climate and is fireproof.
These 5 fiber cement siding problems can t.
That also means you won t have to worry about mold or mildew.
When it dried he sanded it with an electric sander.
It never warps rots or expands when exposed to water.
You won t find big dents in fiber cement siding after a storm like you might get with vinyl siding.
Fiber cement board lap siding repair guide.
Home depot employees suggested a cement material which my husband used.
The hardie board siding was gouged in a deep about 4 inch angular shape where the siding just had to be picked out.
Their brand is weatherside.
Other benefits of fiber cement siding is that its resistant to moisture but so is vinyl.
Our page top photo shows loose and improperly installed fiber cement siding on.
The company only makes shingle style products designed to be used in repairs of small areas.
Fiber cement siding is very resistant to cracks or dings from everyday wear and tear.
Many insurance companies offer a discount on fire insurance for those installing fiber cement siding.
Refer to manufacturer s recommendations for products that are compatible with fiber cement.
How to maintain fiber cement siding.
If you live in an area of the united states with intense weather conditions fiber cement siding is a great choice to keep your house protected.
How to fill holes chips dents in fiber cement siding.
7 inch wide smooth lap siding primed about 1 50 per square foot picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks durability maintenance and affordability.
Fiber cement siding showed dents ranging from 0 082 inches to 0 201 inches deep after being struck by 1 75 inch hail at 74 mph.
Hardieplank is a cement lap siding product used on commercial and residential exteriors and is designed for very low maintenance and a long useful life.
If you have a small addition or bay window this would e a good product to use for siding.
Though it is a tough wearing product the surface of the siding can sometimes be damaged during installation by unusual wear or by impact.
In some cases they may be used when replacing asbestos cement siding.
The home depot carries gaf fiber cement siding.
Vinyl siding was fractured by hail of just 1 25 inches at 57 mph.
Plus the foam insulation board makes the siding shock resistant so it won t dent or ding.