It is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years.
Fiber cement roofing shakes.
After properly removing the old siding 1 simply nail in place and paint there s no caulking required at the joints between shingles.
Wind rain and heat all contribute to the weathering and deterioration of cement shakes.
These testing standards include a stringent review of more than a dozen properties such as flexural strength moisture movement frost resistance transversal loading and water.
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Weatherside fiber cement siding is the one and weatherside fiber cement siding is the one and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles.
And ccmc technical guide requirements as required by the national building code of canada.
Allura fiber cement siding is tested in accordance with astm1186 in the u s.
Moreover depending on the environment that the fiber cement shake shingles are exposed to you may find that they will deteriorate more quickly.
Unlike wood it is fire resistant.
This creates a dense durable material that can be formed into shingles planks or panels for installation on homes and buildings.
It offers the look of authentic wood shiplap siding even with lookalike textured wood grain.
Fiber cement siding is unique material made from a blend of cellulose fiber mixed with sand silica and portland cement.
7 inch wide smooth lap siding primed about 1 50 per square foot picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks durability maintenance and affordability.
James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
A cement shake roof can become worn within just a few years even when installed properly.
The siding on this gothic revival style home looks like wood clapboard but it s actually fiber cement painted a custom color.
The one and only replacement solution for matching or replacing older non existent siding pre primed and ready to paint to match your existing siding or trim.
While shake and shingle siding are most often associated with cape cod style homes they can add instant character to any style home anywhere.