Installing New Exterior Door In Hardiplank Siding

Watch this to learn how to install hardieplank james hardie s world famous fiber cement lap siding.

Installing new exterior door in hardiplank siding.

Rating is available when the video has been rented. Updating your home s front door color is an easy way to give the exterior an inexpensive upgrade whether that means installing a new door or giving an old door a fresh coat of paint. Of hud materials release 1263a california dsa ps 019 and city of new york. Cut the drip edge to fit the width of the rough opening and slide it underneath the siding at the top of the opening.

Please try again later. Published on may 24 2019. Hardie fiber cement siding is a non combustible material and although nothing is guaranteed against fire your home s exterior is better prepared against fire damage if hardie siding is installed. This feature is not available right now.

Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim. City of los angeles research report no. Cut a piece of the drip edge to fit the width of the rough opening. To provide a moisture barrier apply building paper to the exposed areas of the walls and door frame.

Do not nail the drip edge. Hardie siding is made to last for up to 50 years without rotting cracking termite problems or hail damage. Hardiplank lap siding is recognized as an exterior wall cladding in national evaluation report no.