Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt.
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Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives.
How to install fiber cement siding cutting the fiber cement.
Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in.
Begin the installation by placing the first course of shingles flush with the bottom edge of the starter course and securing with the appropriate fastener.
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Measure up 0 25 in 0 64 cm from where you want the bottom of the fiber cement siding to be then snap a level horizontal chalk line.
Store off the ground making sure it is flat.
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Attach a horizontal strip of wood lath that s 0 25 in 0 64 cm thick and 1 25 in 3 2 cm wide directly above the chalk line.
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Alternatively strike a chalk line 18 above the bottom edge of the starter course and position the top edge of the shingles even with the chalk line.