fiber cement panels require little maintenance once installed and painted. fiber cement is weather resistant, though the thicker sheets take impact better, and are noncombustible. It can be used as barge boards, soffits, and fascias, as well as as siding.
Installation is done over a house wrap. The panels can be cut with metal hand shears, or a dust-catching saw. Wearing a dust mask is recommended. The thinner sheets can be scored then snapped. Hanging will take two people—one to hold the panel in place, the other to nail it. Once the siding is hung, timber battens cover the joints, and the wall is painted. Wash it down once or twice a year with the hose.
Pricing is higher than vinyl or aluminum, and is about equal with wood prices. The strength and durability of this siding is what makes it worth the extra trouble and expense to have it installed. With weatherproof paint, the house will not need painting for about 25 years.
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