Expansion Characteristics Of James Hardie Siding Products

Doggett 2012 places the coefficient of thermal expansion cote for fiber cement products at 3 6 10 to 7 6 10 in in degree f giving a linear expansion of less than 0 08 over ten feet of material.

Expansion characteristics of james hardie siding products.

The manufacturer of fiber cement siding and trim products in. Back rolling is recommended if the siding is. Thermal expansion of fiber cement siding. Expansion characteristics of technical bulletin james hardie siding products march 2012 8 scope.

Fiber cement complying with astm c1186 as do all building materials expands and contracts with changes in relative humidity and temperature. James hardie building products provides installation wind load information for buildings with a maximum mean roof height of 85 feet. Figure 1 roof to wall figure 2 horizontal flashing figure 3 kickout flashing figure 4 slabs path steps to siding. For application rates refer to paint manufacturers speciþcations.

Along with its james hardie hardiepanel hz5 5 16 in. James hardie building products may be installed on buildings with a maximum mean roof height of 25 9 m 85 ft. 100 acrylic topcoats are recommended. Do not paint when wet.

Fiber cement primed stucco vertical panel siding 617603 the home depot. James hardie building products may be installed on buildings with a maximum mean roof height of 25 9 m 85 feet. Factory primed james hardie products must be painted within 180 days of installation. 8 expansion characteristics 9 joint flashing 11 indoor pool buildings 16 hardiebacker 500 ceiling installation 17 fastening tips for hardieplank lap siding 19 jh over continuous insulation and non nailable substrates 20 siding cleaning and maintenance 21 third party pre finishing 22 finishing james hardie primed siding products s 100.

Minimum standard panel design size is 12 x 16. Make no mistake the housing boom has been very good to james hardie industries as it recently celebrated a tacoma area expansion. Do not use stain oil alkyd base paint or powder coating on james hardie products.