How big is a sheet of Hardie board?
HardiePanel vertical siding is 5/16 in. thick and is available in 4×8, 4×9 and 4×10 sizes. Please see your local James Hardie dealer for texture and size availability. HardiePanel vertical siding is available as a prefinished James Hardie® product with ColorPlus® Technology.
How much does a 4×8 sheet of Hardie board cost?
Paid about $35 per 4×8 sheet, well worth the extra cost. This is the first time using hardie panels, they are well worth the extra money.
How thick are fiber cement panels?
Sizes. Masonry-finish fiber cement comes in panels that are 5/6 or 5/8 inch thick and in varying sizes from 18 inches by 6 feet to 4 by 12 feet.
What is the minimum thickness of fiber cement panel siding?
R703. 3 Nominal Thickness and Attachments
| SIDING MATERIAL | NOMINAL THICKNESS (inches) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber cement siding | Panel siding (see Section R703.10.1) | 5/16 |
| Lap siding (see Section R703.10.2) | 5/16 | |
| Hardboard panel siding (see Section R703.5) | 7/16 | |
| Hardboard lap siding (see Section R703.5) | 7/16 |
What sizes does cement board come in?
Cement board is most commonly sold in 3 x 5-foot sheets and in thicknesses ranging from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch. A 3 x 5 panel of 1/4-inch cement board weighs about 30 pounds; a 1/2-inch sheet, 36 to 44 pounds. Larger, 4 x 8-foot panels are also available, but their weight makes them hard to manage for DIYers.
What sizes does Hardie backer come in?
Sheet sizes: 3 ft. x 5ft. and 4 ft. x 8 ft.
Is Hardie board expensive?
Hardie board siding costs anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot of material installed on a home. If you were to replace siding on an average size home of 1,500 square feet, you could expect to pay anywhere from $1,500 to $9,000 in total installation and replacement costs.
What is the dimension of cement board?
3 x 5 ft.
Cement board, technically called cementitious backer unit (CBU), is manufactured under different brand names. The standard size sheet is 3 x 5 ft. and 1/2 in. thick, weighs 45 to 60 lbs.
Can Fibre cement sheets get wet?
Fibre cement cladding is water-resistant in that is not affected by exposure to water and won’t disintegrate. Fibre cement cladding can be made waterproof with the application of a liquid or membrane waterproofing treatment.
How much does a 4×8 sheet of Hardie board weigh?
Hardieplank weighs 2.3 lbs per square foot.
What kind of screws do you use for Hardie board?
James Hardie recommends 1-1/4” long galvanized or STAINLESS steel roofing nails or 1-1/4” long ribbed waferhead screws in compliance with the tile industry. It is 8-18 x 3/8” HD.
Is Fibre cement sheet waterproof?