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    • #22748
      Scott McNamara
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      I currently a have contract for a new home that has had Hardy Plank installed on it. I’m very concerned with the gaps between the overlapping boards.The installer used a blind nailing technique. The plank was installed over a 1/2 foam insulation,and not being famaliar with this product, I’m worried about my potiential electric bills.

      Scott McNamara

    • #105604
      Steve:
      Guest

      Your decision on James Hardi Plank is a good one. The installation should begin at the bottom and work up with an overhang over the bottom course. the gap should be very small if at all because the plank is about 1/4 inch. This means that the upper course is applied at a slight angle due to resting on the lower course and being nailed or screwed to the house walls. So, at one point the two pieces meet and have a tight seal.

      If the gap is more than this, I would stop work and seek a professional person in this field and ask questions.

      Not seeing the work, I am just speculating.

    • #105728
      Bill Gray
      Guest

      Scott, I had Hardi-Plank installed on my new house as well. I had many concerns, particularly the straightness of it on long walls. Also had a concern because initially they had not done much blind nailing. Please visit James Hardy’s web site. It has a lot of good information. They also have field reps who will come out and evaluate your situation if you push the builder to do so, which I did. He will tell you if you have any really valid concerns. Hope this helps you some. Bill Gray

    • #119605
      chinh tran
      Guest

      How to install plank board ?

      where to buy them?

      what kind of material it made out of?

      thanks

      chinh

    • #124891
      Leonard Cernuch
      Guest

      My neighbor asked me to install several electrical outlet boxes on the outside walls for Christmas lights etc.

      Are there any special requirements for screw mounting the recepticles ??

      can I drive nails or use screws just as I would if I were attaching the boxes to a wooden surface?

      Thanks,

      Leonard

    • #127143
      Gordon Gray
      Guest

      Does Hardy Plank come in a vertical siding configuration?

    • #128059
      patrick duplantis
      Guest

      can hardi-plank be overlapped over existing siding such as masonite siding? thanks pat

    • #129258
      Barry L. Ybarra
      Guest

      I am currently looking to buy a house that will have vinyl siding on it. Is it better to have Hardy Plank siding? Is the cost of Hardy Plank similar to that of vinyl? Is it worth paying the extra cost (if any) for Hardy Plank?

      Any help with my dilemma would be greatly appricated!!

      Thanks,

      BJ

    • #129410
      tim wallace
      Guest

      I JUST BOUGHT A HOUSE AND IT HAS T1-11 SIDING. THERE ARE SEVERAL SHEETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED,CAN I TEAR OFF ALL THE SIDING AND JUST REPLACE IT WITH 7 1/4×12 HARDY PLANK OR REPLACE THE WOOD AND THEN USE THE PLANKS?

    • #131201
      Tom Tomes
      Guest

      Can Hardy Plank be installed over existing siding?

      My existing siding consists of 3/4″ boards that are flush mounted.

    • #136741
      Joe Black
      Guest

      I plan to build a lake shore house. The developer will not as yet allow Hardy Plank to be used for siding because it has to be painted. Does anyone know of a source of this material that is impregnated in a cedar color?

    • #142670
      Tim Lovett
      Guest

      I am wondering if anyone has had trouble with hardy plank because it only comes in 1/2 inch thick, when the trim comes at a 5/8 inch thick. This will leave a space between the two. Does anyone know what the solution to this is?

      Thanks

    • #158357
      fran
      Guest

      Can this siding be installed over existing Cladwood? What, if anything, can be done to make the ends that come together look better?

    • #158756
      SARA ALDAPE
      Guest

      QUESTION: CAN I PUT HARDY PLANK ON A HOUSE WITH PIERS OR DOES IT HAVE TO BE ON FOUNDATION?

    • #178690
      Al Moll
      Guest

      Should Hardy Plank siding be primed before it is painted, or can a good quality acrylic latex paint be used without a primer?

    • #187872
      Carmen Butts
      Guest

      Does Hardy Plank come in dutch lap style?

    • #223617
      Jim Panos
      Guest

      I live on a golf course and my home is brick and vinyl.The vinyl upper portion, gets hammered by stray golf balls which in turn split, break or dent the vinyl.

      Is Hardi plank vunerable to damage from golf balls?

    • #231058
      Mark
      Guest

      I understand from the installation instructions at the James Hardie web site that one can install HardiePlanks over cement block walls using 2″ x 2″ furring strips. This will, however, leave a 2″ gap between the inside of the planks and the wall. Additionally, a 2″ gap will be at the bottom starter strip. Does anyone know of a technique/product to fill this gap with? Also, how do the window openings get enlarged to accomadate the 2″ added using the strips?

      Thanks,

      Mark

    • #236653
      Rob Berryman
      Guest

      I am having an entertainment center, poker table, and a bar fabricated out of aluminum tubing.The tops are going to be blue pearl granite.A solid granit top is not cost effective, so I am putting 12″ tile down.It was recomended I use hardy board instead of plywood becuase of moisture.What do I glue the granite with? How do I cut the hardi board?

    • #258889
      Unregistered-gbledsoe
      Guest

      installation

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