Our page top photo shows loose and improperly installed fiber cement siding on.
Cement siding dents.
The hardie board siding was gouged in a deep about 4 inch angular shape where the siding just had to be picked out.
How to fill holes chips dents in fiber cement siding.
It can be used in every climate and is fireproof.
Vinyl siding was fractured by hail of just 1 25 inches at 57 mph.
In some cases they may be used when replacing asbestos cement siding.
You won t find big dents in fiber cement siding after a storm like you might get with vinyl siding.
This article describes repair procedures for cosmetic or functional siding issues that may arise such as loose siding wind damaged siding siding paint or coating failures and siding gaps especially gaps at fiber cement siding butt joints where lap siding is installed.
Home depot employees suggested a cement material which my husband used.
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.
Fiber cement board lap siding repair guide.
Other benefits of fiber cement siding is that its resistant to moisture but so is vinyl.
Though it is a tough wearing product the surface of the siding can sometimes be damaged during installation by unusual wear or by impact.
These 5 fiber cement siding problems can t.
The siding on this gothic revival style home looks like wood clapboard but it s actually fiber cement painted a custom color.
Many insurance companies offer a discount on fire insurance for those installing 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.
If you have a small addition or bay window this would e a good product to use for siding.
When it dried he sanded it with an electric sander.
How to maintain fiber cement siding.
Dents chips cracks and other minor surface damage in james hardie siding and trim products can be filled with cementitious patching compound.
Their brand is weatherside.
It never warps rots or expands when exposed to water.
The company only makes shingle style products designed to be used in repairs of small areas.
Plus the foam insulation board makes the siding shock resistant so it won t dent or ding.
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.
Refer to manufacturer s recommendations for products that are compatible with fiber cement.
The home depot carries gaf fiber cement siding.