Should I use a J-Channel or starter strip of vinyl siding for a shed sitting on a cement pad?
October 1, 2011 by
Filed under vinyl siding
I had someone tell me to use a J-channel, but I am not sure. The shed sits on a cement pad so the J channel would nearly be right on the cement. I am concerned about rain falling in the j-channel and not being able to get out. Thanks!
I’m pouring a cement pad that’s 11 1/2 ft x 11 1/2. What is the minimum depth I can safely get away with?
May 23, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
Also, I’m pouring this slab inside a dirt-floor barn, that already has a concrete foundation around the sides. Can I pour the new concrete right butt-up to the old concrete foundation? or do I need to use some kind of spacers? If so what kind? wooden? how big? [...]
i’m a total beginner with cement, and I need help please!?
May 19, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
I am preparing to do an eagle scout project, where I am pouring four 16ft by 10ft bleacher pads and one 18f by 5 ft sidewalk and sadly I could not find a cement for dummies.The side walk will be driven over with a large truck filled with dirt because the place that im doing [...]
What can I use to glue James Hardie fiber cement trim boards?
May 10, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
Will Titebond II (weatherproof) work? I have a 1928 home and am trying to duplicate one of the original exterior window sills to go on a new window. I need to glue a couple of 5/4 pieces together to get the right thickness and I want it to last. The originals have [...]
How to i drill or make a hole in cement fibre siding?
April 24, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
I am trying to install an outside water tap on my house.
Cedar shake or fiber cement alternative?
April 23, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
Anyone out there have photos of fiber cement siding in a “shake” look installed or experience with both? We’re trying to determine whether to replace old cedar shake with fiber cement on three sides of the house. Will fiber cement be noticeably different looking? The house is a foursquare, built in 1902. [...]
PacTool SA904 Fiber Cement Gable Scribe
April 22, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
www.pactool.us The SA904 Gable Scribe from PacTool makes capturing and cutting gable angles in fiber-cement siding and paneling fast and easy. Capture gable angles quickly and easily 30 edge with integral shear guide Lightweight machined aluminum
Can fiber cement exterior siding be used to count as masonry percentage?
April 21, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
Do you get a discount on homeowners insurance when you have cement fiber siding on your home?
April 20, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
what is the difference between vinyl siding and fiber cement board siding? i have heard that fiber cement is?
April 19, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
more upscale. is this true? is there a big difference in the look? how do they differ in appearance? whats so great about it?