Fiber Cement Siding Require Sheathing

Jaime prefers to use the vinyl mounting blocks typically used with vinyl siding.

Fiber cement siding require sheathing.

Problems with hardie siding. Many fiber cement siding planks can be blind nailed onto. Single wall construction with fiber cement siding is perfectly fine for non wind non coastal areas of the country as displayed in the photo below. Cement boards are non combustible and provide a good base for tile or other masonry products.

Single wall construction is when the siding is applied directly to the studs without any sheathing like osb or plywood first. They re cheaper and easy to install and you can cut the proper size hole in a plastic mounting block with a utility knife or a snips. Fiber cement is attached using corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel nails or screws that penetrate studs or exterior sheathing. Fiber cement siding should be installed over plywood osb or sheathing.

Most fiber cement manufacturers make mounting blocks for lights electrical receptacles a c lines pvc venting etc. Be sure that the siding installed is dry. Hardie siding problems a k a. When sheathing is the preferred surface that will receive the fiber cement siding or any other fragile substrate be sure to pre drill the holes at corners to prevent accidental damages.

Fiber cement problems are rare but do happen from time to time.