Installing Hardie Board
Installing Hardie board over a subfloor, is fairly easy, and can be done by only one person. A lot of people do not know that they are supposed to use a modified thinset underneath hardy board when installing it on the ground. Hardie board was not designed to go over a concrete or cement subfloor. [...]
Installing Hardiplank
Hardiplank should be installed after the trim for your doors and windows. When installing hardiplank, your first row is your most important. Using a level, a water level will work the best for long runs, and a 4 ft level will work in shorter spans, level off your first line. Chalk a line for your [...]
Best Way to Cut Hardie Board Siding
Many people often wonder, what is the most effective way, or what is the best way to cut Hardie Siding. Many people also wonder where the best tools for cutting Hardie plank siding. When working with any Hardie product it is good to remember that it produces a lot of dust when cut improperly. Using [...]
Caulking your Hardie Siding
Caulking your hardie siding after it is installed is one of the most important parts of the installation process. Caulk will ensure that water will not penetrate between the seams of the hardy siding, or where the hardy siding butts up against your window and door trim. Caulking is a big part of correctly installing [...]
Hardie in the Bathroom
The most commonly thought of way to use hardie board, is as a siding. However hardie has many other uses for its materials. When installing tile on a peer and beam home you would use an underlayment known as Hardie Backer. I have heard it called so many different terms, some of which are: Hardie [...]
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