Problems With James Hardie Siding Installations. I am recently married and my wife has sold her house in the Masonboro Forest part of Wilmington NC.

James Hardie lap siding is great product, but it only performs as well as it's installed. I've heard a few complaints about this product from various home buyers.

As part of the . They were installed as follows: 1. Shingles run up to and hard against the “Tyveck” of the dormer sheathing.

Hardie. Plank (installation vintage. The cut, sloping edge apparently absorbs water readily, and lower edge delamination is occuring generally. Paint, actiong in tension held it together. The cut/beveled bottom edge was the source of wicking.

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Merging was done with fibered fiberglass paste. The fascia boards of these dormers, returned to meet the main roof shingles. Clearance varied from zero (0) to 1. Where it was close, rot had begun; I had to replace the fascia board (again, priming/backpriming.

The soffits, inboard of these fascia- returning- to- main roof, were all open at the roof- slope end to . Dry ones were invitations to squirrel nesting. After all, it was an Inspector from Wilmington NC (New hanover County) who first stopped Dryvit from installing vapor barriers on the wrong side of foam insulation, hence rotting wood below.

Men have been bending metal for a long time, and learned how to shed water by gravity- without sealant. Torrent For Adobe Illustrator Mac Compatibility. It’s a history of acumulated success. Perhaps detailed inspection and enforcement would be locally considered “government meddling. Local homeowners will bear the unneeded, unplanned costs. Wilmington is not alone. Goolsby,III, Architect.

CSP Architectural - James Hardie. Com. Tex. Com. Tex is a pre- primed panel that’s site- finished with a high- build acrylic texture system that incorporates both reinforced jointing and texture coating. It’s used with the proprietary fixing system to create a complete commercial facade system that gives a monolithic, rendered look without the need for masonry.

Ideal for full wrap or composite construction designs on either timber or light gauge steel framed buildings. Key Benefits. Design flexibility- Without the heavy and often costly engineering details that are typically required for masonry construction, Comtex makes it easy to turn the most inspiring design into reality. It offers a variety of textures and colours can be achieved with the site- applied high- build acrylic texture system. Fast installation - The pre- primed panel improves the speed at which the applicator can apply the texture system. Versatile - When used in conjunction with fire resistant plasterboard, a fire rating of up to two hours can be achieved for a wall.

To add to this, Com. Tex facade panel can be used as bracing. Durable - Com. Tex facade panel is resistant to damage from termites, rot and fire. Affordable - When it comes to multi- storey construction, two big cost- drivers are scaffolding and structural beams. Using Com. Tex facade panel and fixing system instead of rendered masonry can help significantly reduce those costs.

The panels are also pre- primed which speeds up the finishing process and reduces cost. Com. Tex Sizes. Thickness(mm)Width(mm)Length(mm)Mass(kg/m) 9. Fixing Detail. Downloads. Exotec. Exo. Tec facade panel is a compressed fibre cement (CFC) facade panel. Known for its durability, the Exo. Tec panel is designed as part of an expressed- jointed system, fully sealed, low- maintenance and being CFC it has a high impact resistance. The system is designed to be installed on the face of a building but can also be used in an eave, soffit and fascia.

It can either be painted on- site or factory finished off- site full wrap panel or composite designs in primarily low or high rise commercial buildings. Key Benefits. Design flexibility– A variety of patterns can be achieved, including vertical, horizontal and staggered applications. A wide range of decorative paint finishes can be used including site- applied acrylic textures and factory- applied polyurethane (Vitrapanel) plain and metallic colours. Easy Specification - Designer and installer  do not need to allow for panel expansion or contraction resulting from weather change, because the compressed panels are sealed on all sides, making it very stable, and the design of the proprietary fixing system helps to absorb any building movement. Fast installation - The reliable proprietary fixing system makes commercial installations fast, easy and cost- effective. Moisture Resistance - The compressed panels are sealed on all six sides to improve moisture resistance. Added to this, the proprietary Exo.

Tec Gasket Snap Strip provides an initial weather seal which further improves moisture management and building soundness. Durable - The compressed fibre cement (CFC) sheet structure delivers high levels of impact resistance, making it a smart choice for commercial areas that are prone to wear and tear. The panel is also resistant to damage from termites, rot and fire. Exotec Sizes. Thickness(mm)Width(mm)Lengths(mm)Mass(kg/m)9mm.

Fixing Detail. Downloads. Stria. Stria. The cladding is pre- primed and easy to install, it is the fast way to achieve a timeless and classic look that endures. A square horizontal edge that gives the timeless charm and classic appeal of decorative rendered and raked masonry, and a splayed horizontal edge that gives the classic look of traditional timber.

Easy to install - Stria. Download Adobe Color Management Module Cmm Machine here. For a classic rendered and raked masonry look Stria. This system can eliminate the associated mess on site and scheduling of different trades. Low maintenance - Stria.

Some timber is susceptible to cracking in exterior applications, which in turn can lead to shrinking or warping. Not only is it resistant to damage from termites, rot and fire but it can also be gun nailed and is easy to cut like timber. Enhance energy efficiency - When Stria.

Greater Total R- Values can be achieved through the use of cavity wall construction and reflective vapour permeable membranes. Refer to the James Hardie’s Wall System Thermal Performance Total R- Values Technical Supplement for more information. Stria Sizes. Profile.

Thickness(mm)Width(mm)Lengths(mm)Effective cover(mm)No. Axon is mainly used in residential applications for external walls in composite construction, upper- storey and ground- level extensions, and internal feature walls. Axon cladding comes in three standard profiles with a smooth or grained texture; the panel is raw and can be painted to any colour. Key Benefits. Lightweight – Axon is with the advanced lightweight cement composite with heavy- duty performance. Durable - Resistant to damage from termites, rot and fire, but it can also be gun nailed and is easy to cut – like timber.

Axon will resist shrinking, swelling and cracking to hold paint longer than wood and can therefore be painted dark as well as light colours. Fast & Easy to Install – Axon cladding is a shiplap joined system which makes it means easy to install. The paint application is fast because the sheet is pre- primed meaning less paint and time is needed to achieve a high- quality finish.

Energy Efficiency - When Axon. Greater Total R- Values can be achieved through the use of cavity wall construction and reflective vapour permeable membranes. Refer to the James Hardie’s Wall System Thermal Performance Total R- Values Technical Supplement for more information. Design Options - Whether you choose the smooth or grained surface texture, the vertical grooves – sharp and consistent, are a design alternative to typical horizontal features. The option of brad nailing minimises visual interruption. Axon Sizes. Surface Texture.

Groove Spacing(mm)Thickness(mm)Width(mm)Lengths(mm)Mass(kg/m)Smooth. Grained. 13. 39. 12. Fixing Detail. Downloads. Linea. Scyon Linea. The panels are 1. The range of corner finishing details – aluminium or Scyon. Face or concealed fixing rounds out the options.

Easy to Install - Linea. Paint application is fast because the pre- primed sheets mean less paint and time is needed to achieve a high- quality finish. Low maintenance – The board will maintain its integrity and general appearance significantly longer than timber. Greater Total R- Values can be achieved through the use of cavity wall construction and reflective vapour permeable membranes.

Refer to the James Hardie’s Wall System Thermal Performance Total R- Values Technical Supplement for more information. Linea Sizes. Thickness(mm)Width(mm)Lengths(mm)Effective Cover(mm)No. The sanded raw sheets give a flat and smooth finish and can be painted any colours, digital printing is also an option to create something out of the ordinary. Durable - Matrix. The panels are sealed on all sides for durability and stability. Easy to install - Instead of requiring the steel top hats associated with many commercial systems, Matrix.

The expressed joint is created easily using a 1. Sheets are sanded smooth and pre- primed for fast paint application and a high- quality finish. Low maintenance – The board will maintain its integrity and general appearance significantly longer than timber. Greater Total R- Values can be achieved through the use of cavity wall construction and reflective vapour permeable membranes.

Refer to the James Hardie’s Wall System Thermal Performance Total R- Values Technical Supplement for more information. Matrix Sizes. Lengths(mm)Width(mm)Thickness(mm)Mass(kg/m)1. Scyon Cavity trim   2. Fixing Detail. Downloads. Axent. Axent. It is Ideal for edge treatment around windows, finishing touches to internal and external corners, and as a design enhancer at butt joints.