Comments on: How To Install Hardi Plank Siding? http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/ Learn More About Hardi Home Siding Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:15:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Rick http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-3877 Rick Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:05:50 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-3877 Rima, Your contractor should have installed a waterproof barrier over the insulation such as HardieWrap or Tyvek house wrap. Either of these (and there are others as well) would waterproof the house and protect the insullation as well as the wood framing and interior walls. The insulation should not be covered when wet. This could lead to mold or other problems. Properly wrapped, the house can sit until a time when the temperature rises enough to install the siding. Sounds like poor planning on the contractors part. Rima,
Your contractor should have installed a waterproof barrier over the insulation such as HardieWrap or Tyvek house wrap. Either of these (and there are others as well) would waterproof the house and protect the insullation as well as the wood framing and interior walls. The insulation should not be covered when wet. This could lead to mold or other problems.
Properly wrapped, the house can sit until a time when the temperature rises enough to install the siding.
Sounds like poor planning on the contractors part.

]]> By: tim http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-3408 tim Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:15:14 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-3408 Question: if this is the case that the hardie board will expand to its "regular" size above sub-zero temperatures. what happens if you install during the summer months when its warm, and then in the winter (sub-zero temp.) what will happen to the installation (shrink and leave 1" gaps everywhere)? Question: if this is the case that the hardie board will expand to its “regular” size above sub-zero temperatures. what happens if you install during the summer months when its warm, and then in the winter (sub-zero temp.) what will happen to the installation (shrink and leave 1″ gaps everywhere)?

]]> By: admin http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-3073 admin Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:20:20 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-3073 Hi Naomi, Trim should not be on top of the siding, period. I don't want to comment on the type of work your contractor did, but if you check the manual, this is simply not proper installation. I suggest you call the contractor and let him do this right without charging you again. Just check out the manual <a href="http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/products_trim_hardietrim.py" rel="nofollow">here</a> and you'll see how the job is supposed to be done. I wish you luck, John Hi Naomi,

Trim should not be on top of the siding, period. I don’t want to comment on the type of work your contractor did, but if you check the manual, this is simply not proper installation. I suggest you call the contractor and let him do this right without charging you again. Just check out the manual here and you’ll see how the job is supposed to be done.

I wish you luck,
John

]]> By: admin http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-3072 admin Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:07:20 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-3072 Hi Jackie, Its best to caulk everything around windows and doors as well as at the butt joints. You don't want any leaks so this is actually a standard practice. Hope this helps, John Hi Jackie,

Its best to caulk everything around windows and doors as well as at the butt joints. You don’t want any leaks so this is actually a standard practice.

Hope this helps,
John

]]> By: admin http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-3071 admin Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:52:43 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-3071 Hi Rima, I wouldn't install hardie planks during sub-zero temperatures! Once the temperature rises, each and every board will expand to the side. This is a huge force that will buckle the backing board and destroy your installation. I suggest you wait for warm weather before you install your home siding. I actually did an experiment and placed one plank inside a freezer on a sub zero temperature. Once I removed the plank and placed it outside (it was around 90 degrees) the plank expanded for one inch! Thats 1" for you! I think this proves my point on installations during winter and sub-zero temps. John Hi Rima,

I wouldn’t install hardie planks during sub-zero temperatures! Once the temperature rises, each and every board will expand to the side. This is a huge force that will buckle the backing board and destroy your installation. I suggest you wait for warm weather before you install your home siding.

I actually did an experiment and placed one plank inside a freezer on a sub zero temperature. Once I removed the plank and placed it outside (it was around 90 degrees) the plank expanded for one inch! Thats 1″ for you! I think this proves my point on installations during winter and sub-zero temps.

John

]]> By: Jackie http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-3066 Jackie Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:55:50 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-3066 Is it standard installation practice to caulk the seams where the hardee plan meet butt up against each other or where the hardee plank touches wood trim around the doors windows and corners. Is it standard installation practice to caulk the seams where the hardee plan meet butt up against each other or where the hardee plank touches wood trim around the doors windows and corners.

]]> By: Naomi Rayburg http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-2937 Naomi Rayburg Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:10:52 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-2937 I just need to know about whether the corner and window trim is supposed to be installed first and the horizontal siding run up to it then caulked or if the siding can be installed first with the trim put over it and no caulking used. I live in San Antonio, TX and the contractor swears it is common practice here to do it with the trim over top of the horizontal planks with no caulking and another person who has worked with Hardiplank siding said this is not acceptable and will void the warranty. Insects and lizards are getting behind all this trim but my contractor also swears that they can't get into my house from behind the trim even without caulk because of the house wrap he supposedly used. Also I just had to have a pest control company out because I suspected rodents in my attic. He confirmed there are large gaps at the roof line where they are getting in and showed me (from the ground I could see this once he pointed it out) that the trim over the siding at the roof pitches was cut too short and doesn't touch the shingles. This left a gap large enough to put several fingers in and easy access for rodents. They now want $425 to close up all these gaps. The new siding was only completed last March because of an addition we had to have to accommodate my wheelchair bound husband. He has since passed away. What do I do now? I'm trying to get the contractor to admit he should have caulked the siding to the trim and fix it but he claims it is done correctly without it. Is he telling me the truth or is this going to void any warranty and cause future problems? Thank you. Naomi I just need to know about whether the corner and window trim is supposed to be installed first and the horizontal siding run up to it then caulked or if the siding can be installed first with the trim put over it and no caulking used. I live in San Antonio, TX and the contractor swears it is common practice here to do it with the trim over top of the horizontal planks with no caulking and another person who has worked with Hardiplank siding said this is not acceptable and will void the warranty. Insects and lizards are getting behind all this trim but my contractor also swears that they can’t get into my house from behind the trim even without caulk because of the house wrap he supposedly used. Also I just had to have a pest control company out because I suspected rodents in my attic. He confirmed there are large gaps at the roof line where they are getting in and showed me (from the ground I could see this once he pointed it out) that the trim over the siding at the roof pitches was cut too short and doesn’t touch the shingles. This left a gap large enough to put several fingers in and easy access for rodents. They now want $425 to close up all these gaps. The new siding was only completed last March because of an addition we had to have to accommodate my wheelchair bound husband. He has since passed away. What do I do now? I’m trying to get the contractor to admit he should have caulked the siding to the trim and fix it but he claims it is done correctly without it. Is he telling me the truth or is this going to void any warranty and cause future problems? Thank you. Naomi

]]> By: Rima North http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-2925 Rima North Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:13:13 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-2925 Contractor was supposed to finish installation of hardie board on my house in November. Now moved to January. Very concerned about installation during wet rain, snow and freezing conditions. Other than difficulty and loss of heat i am concerned that i will hsve problems after installation as no way to totally dry out insulation, cracking of cement bosrd solidity of nails etc. How does winter installation in freezing temperatures affect possible problems during installation and after installation? Contractor was supposed to finish installation of hardie board on my house in November. Now moved to January. Very concerned about installation during wet rain, snow and freezing conditions. Other than difficulty and loss of heat i am concerned that i will hsve problems after installation as no way to totally dry out insulation, cracking of cement bosrd solidity of nails etc. How does winter installation in freezing temperatures affect possible problems during installation and after installation?

]]> By: admin http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-2242 admin Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:40:42 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-2242 Hi Sue, It's a good thing to caulk the seams, but I personally wouldn't do it if I don't have any problems with the current installation setup. Since you haven't mentioned any, I can't offer real advice on whether you should or should not do this. If you have trouble with water/rain getting through, then by all means caulk the seams between siding boards. Andrew Haze Hi Sue,

It’s a good thing to caulk the seams, but I personally wouldn’t do it if I don’t have any problems with the current installation setup. Since you haven’t mentioned any, I can’t offer real advice on whether you should or should not do this. If you have trouble with water/rain getting through, then by all means caulk the seams between siding boards.

Andrew Haze

]]> By: Sue http://hardiplank.org/how-to-install-hardi-plank-siding/#comment-507 Sue Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:56:10 +0000 http://hardiplank.org/?p=5#comment-507 Three years ago, I had Hardi Plank siding installed as part of a remodel. I love the look of it! The contractor installed the siding without caulking between the seams of the boards. I have looked closely at the seams and I believe that all the seams are the butt ends of the planks. The seams are about 1/8 inch and there is weather resistant roofing felt behind the seams. The joint between the planks and the trim has been caulked. I have been told by a couple of contractors and a relator that I need to caulk the seams between the boards. I live just south of Seattle WA, an area with a high level of rainfall, but infrequent freezing weather. What is your recommendation about caulking the seams between the boards? Thanks so much for your thoughts about this. Three years ago, I had Hardi Plank siding installed as part of a remodel. I love the look of it! The contractor installed the siding without caulking between the seams of the boards. I have looked closely at the seams and I believe that all the seams are the butt ends of the planks. The seams are about 1/8 inch and there is weather resistant roofing felt behind the seams. The joint between the planks and the trim has been caulked. I have been told by a couple of contractors and a relator that I need to caulk the seams between the boards. I live just south of Seattle WA, an area with a high level of rainfall, but infrequent freezing weather. What is your recommendation about caulking the seams between the boards? Thanks so much for your thoughts about this.

]]>