Hardiboard siding is not a replacement for cedar wood siding.
Replacing cedar siding with hardiplank.
Like when your hardie board gets messed up and you don t fix it until you decide to write a post called how to repair hardie board siding.
We would like to replace this with james hardie sierra 8 vertical siding.
Hardieplank comes in a wide range of colors finish textures board widths and trim pieces and is designed for long term use of 30 years or more.
Another contractor said that he could just install the hardie sierra 8 over the current cedar siding after wrapping with tyvek.
Moreover insects and birds can bore holes and moisture can cause boards to warp and crack.
Removal options vary somewhat based on installation technique and whether you are removing one or a few pieces of siding for replacement or demoing the siding from the structure altogether.
Here is a peek at our damaged hardie board.
Replacing wood siding with james hardie siding for a stunning transformation.
Let s take a look at how cedar siding and hardie board siding are made.
The name says it all.
The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays.
One contractor suggested removing cedar siding installing plywood and tyvek and then installing sierra 8 over that.
Cedar siding is made from either red or white cedar trees which are native throughout the united states.
A few years ago we were headed on a little family vacay it seemed a million things needed to be done before we could get out of town.
Cedar is prized by homeowners for its traditional look and natural appeal.
Hardiboard siding is an alternative siding to cedar wood siding as are vinyl and aluminum sidings.
February 10 2017 by ken roginski.