The Truth about Fiber Cement Siding - How to Install James Hardie - High Performance Building

In this video, I explain how to install Fiber Cement Siding by James Hardie on a high performance building. I install over furring strips to make an air gap, rain screen and continuous layer of rigid foam insulation. You boost your R-value with an air gap too. I explain which tools and fasteners I use. I go over the different ways to cut fiber cement siding and the best one. I name drop JLC. Also what I learned. I hope I can be helpful to you. Please like and subscribe.
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[@russelloneal7569]

great tip on starter strip

[@brelishious]

Protip on how to safely cut the siding! Love how the building looks black!!

[@jakepalmieri2356]

do you have any advice for the foam board and furring strips? a little confused on that process.

[@POCONOPOWERCORD]

Not sure what you mean. You need to fasten the siding to something other than the foam. The furring strips will also help you fasten the foam to the outside, plus give you a thermal bridge and air gap to help drying. I think with the hot sun on the siding, the air gap helps you keep building cool. The furring strips go along the wall even with the framing. Possibly my other videos could help it click for you. Thanks for checking out my videos.

[@vitalie9132]

I like what you did !!!!
Nice job, but i think you should go with light color on the wall

[@POCONOPOWERCORD]

Thanks. The black? We couldn't think of a better color.

[@jimr4566]

Use angle grinder with a diamond blade.