How To Repair James Hardy Siding

Dent chips cracks and other minor surface damage in james hardie primed siding and trim products can be filled with cementitious patching compound except on colorplus.

How to repair james hardy siding.

How to patch hardieplank. Clean james hardie colorplus products by using water and a soft brush or cloth. When repairing holes of less than 1 in. James hardie recommends a backer rod be placed rod be placed into hole and sealed to prevent water infiltration.

You can use a soft cloth or a brush to clean the planks in the direction they run. Trim trees and other plants away from your home. Don t use a high pressure power washer to get the job done as it turns out a low pressure hose and a soft medium bristle nonmetal brush is the best way to remove dirt and debris from james hardie siding and trim. Wherever hardie siding meets a trim board the company recommends you leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim and apply a 3 8 bead of approved caulking to protect and seal the edge of the siding.

Acid and high pressure washing can damage the fiber cement surface and is not recommended. Use a 4 foot level to check and then hammer in another nail. Brush away any chipped paint small loose pieces of siding or anything else that mars the plane of the siding. Step 2 slide a paint scraper against the surface of the loose boards in a back and forth motion while applying slight pressure.

A low pressure water spray and a soft medium bristle non metal siding cleaning brush is most suitable for cleaning fiber cement products. Be sure the top one goes through both boards. That has been created by scaffold anchors pipe etc. Pinning the plank down at the bottom edge is a common practice called pin back.

Step 1 inspect the hardieplank siding on the exterior of your home for loose boards which will leave your house open to weather and insect damage. From the ends of the plank. It is used to correct high nailing loose planks gaps or rattling. It s recommended to pull out the garden hose and douse your home siding every 6 12 months.

Clean dirt and other debris off the outside of your house with a garden hose once or twice a year. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Proper hardie plank siding maintenance. Sand over the damaged area lightly but thoroughly with a medium grit sandpaper to smooth any jagged edges and create an easy grip surface.