How To Frame A Fence For Hardie Lap Siding

For larger projects including commercial and multi family projects where the span of the wall is.

How to frame a fence for hardie lap siding.

From the ends of the plank. We decided to go really subtle on the paint color another dattola designs fence. Weld frame and attach wood panels. Nail the siding to the building frame using the nail gun and siding nails.

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Dec 26 2013 hardy board siding used for fence paneling. Do not use stain oil alkyd base paint or powder coating on james hardie products. Final product back side of fence.

Nail the siding between three quarter and one inch from the top of the siding starting three eighth of an inch from the edge of the plank. Place a 1 foot level on top of the starter strip. Skip to the middle of the plank and work your way to the start of the plank at the right driving a nail into each stud. It is used to correct high nailing loose planks gaps or rattling.

With hardie board fence is it can come across too sterile. We chose to add a panel of wood to the top of our fence to bring in some warmth. Hold the 1 1 4 inch starter strip near the bottom of the column where you plan to attach it after adding a weather barrier and flashing if needed. If you really want to tie to the house the best way to do it would be to cut the hardy out vertically just the size of your gate stud and affix a pressure treated stud to the sheathing of the house secured into the wall stud that the hardi butts up to on either side.