Be sure the flashing overlaps the siding course below.
How to nail fiber cement siding.
Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt.
If using a pneumatic nailer choose ring shank stainless steel nails and adjust the depth setting to drive the nails flush with the surface.
Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface.
Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in.
Do not overdrive the nails.
Use ear protection when cutting siding with a circular.
If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs.
Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives.
How to install fiber cement siding safety first.
Then you would install your fiber cement corner and window trim.
Use galvanized siding nails and make sure that the nails penetrate a minimum of 1 1 4 inches into the framing.
How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips.
Leave a small gap at butt joints and fill with caulk.
Position your first course of siding inch below the starter strip and nail the siding into the studs 1 inch down from the top of the siding.
When blind nailing place nail 1 down from the top of the board and when face nailing place nail 3 4 up from the bottom.