central siding » Cement

Should I use a J-Channel or starter strip of vinyl siding for a shed sitting on a cement pad?

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:47:01 +0000

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?

Sun, 23 May 2010 02:46:12 +0000

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 plan on using the fiber-based mix so i don’t need re bar.
Ok, so i’ll be sure to put down atleast 6″ of gravel 1st, and put “expansion joints” around all the corners, between where the two concretes will meet. Should I also run an expansion joint down the middle? This isn’t for a car, this is just a floor in a utility room in a barn

i’m a total beginner with cement, and I need help please!?

Wed, 19 May 2010 02:45:15 +0000

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 it for want to resurface their baseball field. Money is too big of a problem either. So finally, my questions are: How deep should each for these be? Do any require dirt/sand under? Fiber mesh or wire for any? and basically any other advice you might think would be helpful for me. Thanks!

What can I use to glue James Hardie fiber cement trim boards?

Mon, 10 May 2010 02:47:19 +0000

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 redwood but it’s old growth I believe and more stable than what I can find now in redwood or DF. Correct me if I’m wrong there. Plus I have only two attaching points to work with on either side of the window so I chose the fiber cement product for it’s stability. Nothing on James Hardie’s site says what can be used to glue it with though.

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Chris

How to i drill or make a hole in cement fibre siding?

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:44:43 +0000

I am trying to install an outside water tap on my house.

Cedar shake or fiber cement alternative?

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:53:45 +0000

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. The main brand we’re looking at is James Hardie.

PacTool SA904 Fiber Cement Gable Scribe

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:54:48 +0000

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Can fiber cement exterior siding be used to count as masonry percentage?

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:47:02 +0000

Do you get a discount on homeowners insurance when you have cement fiber siding on your home?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:49:14 +0000

what is the difference between vinyl siding and fiber cement board siding? i have heard that fiber cement is?

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:44:52 +0000

more upscale. is this true? is there a big difference in the look? how do they differ in appearance? whats so great about it?