Earth Ro Wood Contact Hardie Siding

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Earth ro wood contact hardie siding. James hardie building products operates in the united states australia new zealand asia and europe. Aluminum and acq do not play nice so they need to be separated. You also can purchase fiber cement siding that looks like stucco. Fiber cement siding is manufactured to resemble cedar shingles and wood clapboards either wood grain or smooth.

Wood siding should be 4 or so from the ground whether that be soil or solid surface. Hardie siding does a great job of wicking moisture when it is installed on the wall but when it s uncovered and flat on the ground it will absorb water. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Uc3b above ground exposed treated wood materials used in exterior construction that do not come into contact with the ground.

Hardie board siding is made from sustainable raw materials silica sand being one of the most abundant resources on earth. The further the better. Otherwise you may simply need to install pt wood that is rated for ground contact then cover it with 30 felt or tyvek then cover that with aluminum trim coil that matches the color of your siding. Six inches would not be too far.

James hardie siding and trim help withstand damage from moisture and rot resist damage from termites and generally require less upkeep than wood siding. The water used during the manufacturing process is reused up to four times to help eliminate water waste. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. Materials do not require an.

When it is higher from the ground splashing water onto the wood is minimized. James hardie trade site dealer locator. This siding performs under extreme hot or cold conditions it is noncombustible and can slow down the progress of flames as well as help withstand a midwest blizzard. If your contractor installs hardie siding when it s saturated it may show signs of shrinkage or even staining over time.

No matter where we operate our goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber cement industry capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.