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O.T.----- Installing Siding

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1945A

11-10-2004 06:50:29




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I"m at the point in my small cabin construction project that I"m ready to install the siding.
I decided to go with the HardiBoard siding in 4x8 sheets. Now, here"s my problem---- the weight of that stuff! My little helper (wife) isn"t quite up to handling her end of the deal, and I can"t quite hold it and run the screw gun at the same time, so I"m open to suggestions as to how this stuff is best handled.
Any personal testimonials/suggestions out there?
Thanks in advance!

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jhill

11-10-2004 08:06:19




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 Re: O.T.----- Installing Siding in reply to 1945A, 11-10-2004 06:50:29  
When I worked for my dad in the business we just drove 2 spikes in between sill plate and top of foundation then set siding on that. One person can easily hold sheet back against the wall. Ledger board will also work.



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Joe MD

11-10-2004 07:28:47




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 Re: O.T.----- Installing Siding in reply to 1945A, 11-10-2004 06:50:29  
Hand your wife the screw gun. You only need a few screws to hold it in place.

It is easiest if you prestart the screws with a hammer or predrill with that HardiBoard stuff.



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Indydirtfarmer

11-10-2004 07:00:35




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 Re: O.T.----- Installing Siding in reply to 1945A, 11-10-2004 06:50:29  
Without seeing (or at least hearing more about) the situation, I can only guess as to how you're installing it.

One way comes to mind. Install a "ledger board" under where the sheet sets. Bolt it, nail it, use long drywall screws, whatever you have to do to fasten it to the wall. Set the bottom of each sheet on that, then use a "tee" made from 2x4's to hold the top in place. I've hung drywall, plywood, and a host of other "sheet products" that way by myself. John

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