How to replace hardboard with fiber cement siding

Water from rain or sprinklers can damage hardboard and wood siding over time, causing it to rot or deteriorate. This usually occurs on the bottom rows of siding near the ground, or on siding that adjoins a roof or chimney.

To remove and replace damaged siding:

1. Use a pry bar to remove the damaged siding.
2. Remove any nails from the top piece of good siding.
3. Cut the fiber cement siding to length (wear approved dust protection).
4. Blind-nail the fiber cement siding in place, starting with the bottom piece.
5. Face-nail the top piece of fiber cement siding through the old siding.
6. Prime and paint new siding to match the old.

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