Cutting Hardie Plank Siding

Recently a new type of siding and trim has come to market that is made of concrete.

Cutting hardie plank siding.

Hardie board is a type of siding constructed of cement fibers by james hardie building products inc. The easiest method to cut the hardie board is that you spot the surface and break the sheet along the marked line. While they are said to outlast traditional wood siding and present a more traditional wood siding look they are very different from any other siding or trim product on the market. Here s how to perform a straight cut on your hardiebacker cement board.

To cut this type of. Place your hardiebacker cement board on a flat surface and mark your cuts with a straight edge. When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth. Use the score and the snap tools.

These two products are from the james hardie company. Hardie siding and trim. To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket. It is very durable and can withstand extreme weather conditions and insects.

Just sharing some of the different methods i ve used for cutting hardieboard siding. If you re using our quarter inch board you can score along the provided grid lines.