James Hardie Siding Details! How To Install It By Yourself! DIY

[@jameslacey460]

You can always spot and EDUCATED individual. They are articulate, poised, fluid -- like you. GREAT video, no wasted time or information, no questions remained. THANKS!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful.

[@jfespinoza02]

Kind of irnoic. "You can always spot and EDUCATED individual." when it should say "you can always spot an EDUCATED individual."

[@tillmicah]

@@jfespinoza02 kind of IRONIC, calling out a typo with a typo.

[@michaeldvorak5556]

Thank you for sharing. Might be a good idea to seal the ends. Cement board will suck up water. Something else to consider is nailing the siding to vertical furring strips to get air flow behind the siding to assist in drying. This would require a bug barrier.

[@alizainulabedin]

This video deserves more views, nciely explained in such an easy to undertand manner for even newbies like me.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Much appreciated

[@JW-cm7zs]

My husband replaced our old siding with hardie plank boards. Absolutely love it.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That is awesome!

[@tomcampbell8903]

Wife and i installed that stuff on our house about ten years ago we love it holds paint great and have had zero problems with it so much better than plastic or aluminum siding and about the same cost.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome!

[@chuy5152]

Thanks bud, i start a wjole house tomorrow, now im confident im doint it right👍

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@ncsuduke]

I didn't see the nailer and type of nails you used in the description. Very helpful. I have my trim done, studs marked, about ready to buy materials and go.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I used a 21° framing nailer with 2.25" plastic ring shank nails.

[@distanceman8147]

​@@CountryLivingExperience I was so happy to see you using a framing gun... I have successfully used a 21 degree framer with 2 1/4 ring shanks. However I started questioning myself.

[@BBdetecting]

@@distanceman8147 I am happy see him using it to I’m new to hardie board couldn’t figure out what gun to use other than seeing coil gun and I knew I wouldn’t use that again so this makes my day

[@kng2bishop]

My 2019 Hardie instructions say but the joints in moderate contact with the flashing card behind. Great videos, very helpful!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@jamesgray89]

Well done, about to attempt siding my home with hardie.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Good luck

[@DawiAreg-go9wr]

Your illustrations are great. Few points that you brought up that James hardy did not suggest butt joint is a problem at all. They even recommend it because the plank does not expand or contract. If you have a wood panel for the house, you can randomly nail the planks. I thank you for your video. The price of Gecko runs from 28 - 86 but the one you are using is 19 to 25 as of today per the websites.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@jsand8301]

You should have shown us how you worked around that electrical block.

[@brentjohnson6654]

Another great video. I am considering hardy board for a shed on my Texas property. I am replacing the external sheeting (OSB) and may use hardy board as a Wayne’s coating for the lower portion. I don’t have a good idea on how to keep the OSB dry but maybe flashing and caulking are involved. By the way the existing siding is vinyl. Thanks and all the best from north Texas.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. Yes, you’ll need flashing and caulk to transition materials.

[@danljames9503]

Thank you for your insight. Two Q's: 1.) How do you cover the nails on the top layer of siding? I haven't seen anyone cover that issue in any video. 2.) I couldn't quite catch how to treat the top of the block (or a window, for example). Do you put an "L" shaped flashing piece above the top trim board? Thank you! The flashing between joined pieces helped.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. 1. you can either bring it to the underside of the soffit and put a piece of trim on top or place that trim first like on the sides and butt that last piece into it. You have to make a very precise cut to do that though. 2. Yes, just use a piece of z flashing or bend one yourself for above any opening/block out.

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

I see in the diagram you post not to caulk certain areas on the wall; this is to allow condensation to run out. I have to redo all my soffit and siding next year as well as replace much of the wall sheathing on the garage. I just replaced the back door to the garage and had to rebuild the entire rough opening and 90" of sheathing because of termite damage. I'll do the remaining 18' next spring along with the soffit and siding. For now I just put back the original siding.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool

[@pomrosellc3520]

You are a very good explainer! calm and to the point - well done - God bless !

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@angeltravieso68]

Before this video I don't have idea how to replace a bottom portion of my harding ,but now I do thanks if is posible to show a video how replace just the bottom part I really appreciate it. Thanks a lot for you help.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@RossWilliamsDC]

Great idea to use pt for trim. Nice savings. Aluminum flashing, however, should not be in contact with it with your drip caps, etc., as it will corrode rather quickly due to the extra copper in the treated wood. Great video. Thanks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Will it corrode galvanized flashing?

[@Astrnauted]

@@CountryLivingExperience you need to use copper flashing for PTit comes in a roll

[@nfn7121]

@@CountryLivingExperience yes

[@MonicaSmith]

@@Astrnauted what is "PT" in your comment above?

[@shotgunman432]

@@MonicaSmith Pressure Treated

[@kathyglass2922]

Thank you so much for sharing the details and giving us close up visuals. I'm assuming it's your wife who is holding the camera. Shout out and thank you to her for taking her time to be detailed and zooming in to show us the tiny details(for example at the point when you say " 1/8 gap from our trim and our siding, our nail is about an inch from the top" and "hanging a little below the starter strip" ) seriously, thank you. I appreciate the honesty, sincerity, and the explanation.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you Kathy. Glad the video was helpful. I am the one moving the camera all around. My wife said thank you anyway though.

[@kathyglass2922]

@@CountryLivingExperience But who got the close ups? Give a shout out to your wife. Tell her you love her.

[@misterbean8213]

Hi, Great video, what size and Guage nails did you use?. I've been getting water behind my siding thru to my sheet rock and I notice there are no seams that have flashing behind it which is allowing the water behind it. I am going to nail down the siding since it is loose and put some flashing behind it along with chalk on the seams. Never done this before so I am interested in what nail I should use and if this is the right way.

[@Peanutbutter_jellysandwich]

Hey man awesome video, thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@edisonurrego775]

Can you please make a quick video how to cut the material around obstacles, I kind of wanted to see how you did that and the final results, I have a job coming next month , and I can definitely use your help, thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

They are just simple cuts. Every job will be different. Just cut as you need.

[@nowinnc]

Hey there, not a pro, but I've just used an oscillating tool or a jig saw depending on the complexity of the obstacle

[@jayboley9683]

You can use peel and stick tape or tar paper for butt joints also

[@harrydoherty8299]

i caulked the trim board ends first so it’s sealed as the hardy board is installed and it fills the gap nicely. i’m not a pro. it just made sense to me.

[@tyyoung4104]

If you gap it properly, caulking at completion is sufficient.

[@KamotzII]

Excellent video! Thank you! Most videos right now are incomplete, or a someone pointing at stuff from their phone. Great production value!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you so much. Glad it was helpful.

[@amaimmanuel4466]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dustincarl1952]

I like how he shows you how to install fiber cement siding on a perfectly brand new building when most people are doing it on a remodeled house for themselves

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Did the video title say "for remodels"? Would still be the same process once you removed the old siding anyway.

[@lennygriffin4464]

Your doing a fantastic job !!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you so much!

[@21gonza21]

I wish you would have showed how to trim around the windows, do we leave 1/8 gap around the window for caulking ?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yes, leave a small gap for caulk.

[@tyyoung4104]

Hi, thankyou for your video. So, when two ends are butted together, is the gap left as is, or do you caulk it?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

No need to caulk the gap. Just put flashing behind it.

[@guzmangil5476]

I was needing this info, thank you Mr. Eggold, very helpful.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@SaulPichardo-j3y]

Very helpful video. All the details needed to install the siding. Thanks!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful.

[@harrietkinchlow2129]

Great info. Your explanation gave me a very clear understanding on this product. Thank you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jbwjr54]

Excellent presentation and tutorial!👍

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@jimmyq5400]

Great instructional video. Thank you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@GarySherrill]

I would like to see how to cut and go around the block-out. Thanks for the video.

[@ChrisBorghi22]

Thank you for sharing you knowledge!! You make it very easy to understand. You got a new subscriber

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@ilocano73]

Very informative and you explain very well. Thank you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@americansamiam]

Thank you for the great video. I have never done hardie board siding and your video was very information and kept my attention throughout as you explained every step. I have done one wall on my well house and will finish the rest in the next few days.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. Glad it was helpful!

[@amandaswiderek2044]

Great video! I may be attempting to install Hardie on a few sides of my home in the near future and this video gave me a lot of helpful information. Any chance you have a video on how to prep/ install Tyvex etc. before putting the siding up? Or is there a video you can recommend?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful. I don't have a video on installing the Tyvek. It is easy. Just staple it to the wall sheathing. Layer it starting from the bottom of the wall and working up.

[@USMC-1]

DUDE! This was an awesome video. Im building a house and the contractor wants about 5k to hang these boards. Im thinking if I just take some time off of work I can spend a week or so and do it myself. Thanks!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Glad it was helpful.

[@jemartyn]

Was a week to do yourself a good time estimate?

[@j.s.7022]

This was very informative. Thanks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@marcbrown538]

This was very helpful. Thank you very much!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carlosbutler7811]

Well explained....good job. Now I'm going to do my siding..

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. Thanks

[@carlosbutler7811]

@@CountryLivingExperience keep doing more videos I'll keep watching.... good job and I'll see you soon

[@diegosublime]

Excellent video, quick question, is it possible to install Hardie boards will screws instead nails?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Yes, you can use screws. Hardie has recommendations on their site about the distance from the edge for the screws.

[@Anontesla]

One day we two will have a Homestead until then bless you guys and we wish you the best of luck and everything that you’re doing for taking the time to make a video

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I pray that you will find your homestead soon.

[@normannix4623]

Great video! I am using hardie board as a rake trim board and nails will be exposed, What is the best kind of nail you recommend and or do I need to counter sink and caulk over the nail? Thanks in advance!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Hardie board is too thin to countersink. Hardie trim would be better as you can countersink a finish nail. Caulking the nails in all situations is good practice.

[@SauceyMcdrip]

Bruh you’re a great teacher

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@utubewatcher360]

what kind of foundation is that??? looks like a manufactured home on blocks. I have installed miles of this probuct and built show displays for James Hardie products. You did a great job. Now one thing I would suggest is that you intall it with a rain curtain. Also tape all of your weather barrier overlaps and seams.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. This is a common foundation in rural Texas. It is technically pier and beam but the piers are just block on grade. On the addition, there is a small poured deep pier of 24". This is a traditional stick framed house.

[@utubewatcher360]

@@CountryLivingExperience thanks for the reply. Your work is very clean

[@MateiFM]

Nice video... thanks. Go green! :)

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Go White!

[@bobbym77tx]

I have a question about placement, how do i make sure the topmost (final) row actually covers the topmost part of the wall? is the last row usually cut to fit, or should I be cutting the first(bottom row) ?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

The last row at the top of the wall is cut to fit and you can place a trim board on top of that last board.

[@harvey8695]

I wish my siding contractor had watched your videos first!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Many contractors don't care.

[@MichaelAnneken]

Greetings! 1) How did you make the cut around the block for the electric penetration? Does the board go up to the side of the block? 2) For windows, do you recommend installing the window trim first and then installing the boards up to the edge of the trim? Thanks!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Hello. 1. I cut as needed. Every cut is going to be unique for everyone. The siding board goes up to the side, yes. 2. Yes, install the window trim first and then butt the siding up to it.

[@victorleon5887]

Great video!! I'm getting ready to do this but had 2 questions: 1. I noticed you're not using a coil siding gun. What's your setup for gun and nails? 2. How did you handle the very top plank so the nails don't show?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. I have a framing nailer with 2.5" plastic ring shanks. Mine show on the top. Paint to hide them.

[@jonathan3982]

Or you could cut something similar to the starter strip to hide the nails, that's what we do when we do siding ( if soffit is already installed). But usually we don't have to worry about that because soffit with J channel will be hiding it.

[@frankcallis3573]

Go Green! Great video.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Go White! Thank you

[@joshuahubrig2479]

Great video!! My wife and I just bought an old farmhouse with 7 acres and some outbuildings. There was a guy who owns a concrete business rented from the previous owners, and was removing his equipment when he approached me to ask if I was interested in something. Turns out it was a bad pallet of hardy board! The wife had specifically mentioned, not wanting to use vinyl siding when it came time to close up the house, so the timing on this was perfect. He had gotten it for a good deal, and so he gave us an even better deal so he didn’t have to move it…score!!! Anyway…what are you nailing these up with?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. We used a nail gun with 2 1/4" plastic ring shank nails.

[@factsNcomments-imho]

Hello, thx for info. Question, did you leave block of wood at conduit? Block of wood, another butt joint cut out on next board?

[@Patrickhenryinator]

I need to replace 3-4 of the lowest Hardie boards on the back of my house. How do I deal with the top layer (which would have to fit under the layer above it? I mean, how would I nail it on when the layer above it is already there, covering up where I would need to nail?

[@brightphoebesays]

I just picked me up some lengths of this stuff for free at the local waste transfer station for FREEEEE! It's gonna be the shell of my wood shed. Finest looking wood shed on the block I bet! : D

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Free is the best price!

[@ricardosmb]

How do you determine when to chalk the first line

[@edisonurrego775]

Excellent tutorial brother

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@ddgamble2199]

Can you use vinyl flashing instead of the aluminum flashing?

[@leroynguyen4396]

Thank you for useful information.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@yogibeer9319]

What does the block out do? It looks like it needs flashing behind it too. Good tip on the Malco things

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is easier to cut around and flash because it is square. Yes, you will need flashing on the top of it as well.

[@lenava68]

Thank you for such a clear explanation.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@arturomolina7136]

Helpful vid buddy, thanks for sharing!.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad to help!

[@littlebeebs1]

Thank you so much! My siding was done incorrectly and it’s warping , falling downward and looks horrible. It’s pulling away from the house where it meets window trim and leaving itself a good 1/2 “ off the house in those areas. I can’t afford new siding . Can I take it all off and start over ? Shouldn’t the bottom corners be nailed some way too ? The people who did the siding on my addition put screws in the bottom corners in some areas and it’s held up beautifully . It was actually done a good 5 years prior to the siding that’s falling off and warped . The addition siding doesn’t have gaps around the trim either . The main part of the house where it’s all warped and falling off has the proper gap spaces where it meets the trim and butt joints . So I can’t figure out why the main house part looks so hideous. I desperately want to fix this myself. Can’t afford help and can’t afford new siding . My husband tried to fix a couple of spots and cracked the corners off , making it much worse .

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. It is not common practice to screw down the corners. That is not in any instruction from the manufacturer as far as I am aware. It will de difficult to take it off and start over because you will have to be extremely careful not to crack the siding boards getting them off. Maybe they used an inferior product instead of Hardie board.

[@kitexscape9938]

Very well explained. Thanks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@genogena1]

How do you hold the very first bottom board by yourself? Also how do you replace the bottom board if it gets cracked or broken? Thanks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

If a bottom board gets cracked you will need to face nail a new one on if you choose to replace it. As for holding it myself, I just do....it is not that heavy.

[@asoganthangavellu6230]

Thank you kindly for sharing mate 🙏

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@user-ib8ng7jc6s]

Great professional video! what nails and gun gauge?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. 21° framing nailer with 2 1/2" plastic ring shank nails.

[@donniklas8680]

Hi, if you have OSB behind where you're putting up the Hardie plank, is it easy to get the siding tool out? What are the tricks to Sliding that little puppy out. Thank, DJ

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Very easy. I have OSB behind mine.

[@czrg473]

Great video ! What size nails do you recommend again?! Thanx

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. 2 1/4" plastic ring shank

[@evyvasquez9270]

Me gustas porque a todos les respondes ,muy bueno de tu parte,una pregunta en las uniones se pone un flashin galvanizado,puedo poner silicona por detrás entre metal y el siding,gracias use google traductor

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You can put some silicone but it must only be at the top of the flashing piece. It water gets behind it, it must drain out of the bottom.

[@cantandoalavirgenconmariac5411]

Muchas gracias sr! You are the besst

[@CountryLivingExperience]

De Nada

[@DansGarageNC]

Great video, lots of great info. I need to replace some lower boards on a part of my house that the upper boards were replaced. Since I will blind nail them, how would I nail the top board after I put it under the ones already there?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. That may be a challenge. You will either have to lift up the board above it to see if you can blind nail the last one. If that does not work, you will have to face nail it and cover up those nails with sealant.

[@thegolfnut812]

I'm putting up the straight hardie shingles on my garage. The power feed box is attached to the existing cedar shingles with no cut out. Should I make a cutout for the 200 A box or put the hardie shingles up and screw the box onto the outside of the shingles? Thanks

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Make a cutout in the shingles. That is the best and most effective way to do it.

[@thegolfnut812]

@@CountryLivingExperience Thanks. Could the electrician install the box on the wall and then install the shingles around the box after?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yes

[@redryder1312]

I have one side of my house with vinyl, which gets brittle over time. I researching this option. I'll be butting up to brick at the ends. I assume an L channel there?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

No L channel. Use a small piece of trim between and butt to the trim.

[@neilsolano8874]

Nice vid. But Hardie does say to butt the joints, and to not leave spacing. Hardie doesnt expand

[@johnkm77]

I got Nichiha instead of hardy, but I was wondering if they actually shrink and expand with temperature fluctuations, so two days ago, when it was 7°F outside I measured the length of one of the planks and it measured right at 12ft. I don't believe it shrinks at all. To give you an idea of how much materials shrink, 6061-T6 Aluminum, 12 ft. long would change 5/32 of an inch between 90°F and 7°F. Polycarbonate would change over 3/8" over the same temperature range for 12ft.

[@benschwald4029]

It's not the hardy that shrinks and expands its the wood around it.

[@RafaelJose-qm7fu]

Perfect,thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@joanderson9542]

For your joint flashing, could you use flashing tape?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Metal flashing is best

[@mangatsinghdeol2941]

Very good video. Learned few things. I replaced my wood boards with Hardie cement fiber lap siding in 2011-2012. I used screws instead of nails cause nail gun was bit expensive however love it. it is still perfectly intact as day one and i think it'll stay same.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome

[@LSDMTHSEE]

I'm thinking of using screws aswell. Have you noticed any issues with having used screws when the temperature fluctuates?

[@mangatsinghdeol2941]

@@LSDMTHSEE No. So far i did not face any issue. Everything is still intact as day one.

[@BrisketMedic]

Great tips and reminders. Solid work

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Appreciate it!

[@madukabandara6491]

How do you side an area that windows were walled off? Above the windows are existing lap board siding. I can get matching siding but not sure how to make a seamless transition as I will be siding from the bottom of the wall, over the frame where windows were but need to connect to the siding that end above the windows.. hopefully I make sense

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is really not advisable to try to marry two different siding materials together. I would advise taking off all of the old siding and installing the new.

[@MovieMakingMan]

Do you have to remove old 4x8 siding before installing hardyboard? Or can you just install it over the existing 4x8s?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

This is on a new build. If you have old siding you will probably have to remove it so that the new siding will abut and work with trim around windows and doors correctly.

[@trianglechoke7626]

When you are leaving the expansion gaps and putting flashing behind the two butted boards, I assume you are caulking in that gap just like you would at the ends meeting the trim. Correct?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

No. Those butt joints in the middle of the wall do not get caulked at all. It is the flashing that diverts the water out.

[@dionfrutos7997]

Got hail damage insurance cut me check line 2 for description Says 2.Builder board-1\2"(composition or fiberboard sheathing). This is conjunction with House wrap?

[@santiagojavier9742]

great Video!! Are the painters supposed to caulk the bottom of each board? I appreciate your answer.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. No, the bottoms of the boards should not be caulked. They need to be open so that water can escape if it gets behind them.

[@santiagojavier9742]

Thank you!!@@CountryLivingExperience

[@suzannestockwell7278]

Just watched your hardie board install video. My newly finished siding is 'wavy'. What do you think caused it and is there a fix? please comment

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Several reasons that can happen. 1. The nail spacing is more than 24" 2. The studs in the wall you are nailing it to are uneven and not aligned. 3. The ends are installed too close to the end trim. 4. Temperature fluctuations.

[@franktags136]

Your video was a huge help, thank you.👍🏼✌🏼🇺🇸

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@mikeackerman507]

Go green, great video

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Go White!

[@21gonza21]

Could I use my 21* degree framing gun?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yep

[@slave55555]

quick question- i see you left small gaps at the end cuts. The houseI am buying has silicone or caulk there. Needed? Optional? Thanks

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Needed. Glad the house has it there.

[@scottrodgerson-hc6nu]

If staying 1” from edge of boards - where do you nail butt joints. 2” need with only 1.5” available.

[@jamesdowis2346]

I've watched several of these videos and most of them suggest putting a spacer to create an air gap between the siding and the moisture barrier. Is there a reason you didn't?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That is an option but is not necessary. It can help dry out the cavity faster behind the siding if water gets back there. If you add those furring strips, you will need to put a bug shield down at the bottom under the row of siding closest to the ground.

[@AntonioEnriquez-f5y]

So whats the white paper behind hardie board? Can I leave plywood painted with out the white paper

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That is Tyvek house wrap. It is a moisture barrier.

[@charliebecker2216]

Can u screw this in with zinc plated construction screws ? If u put trim up first how do u get nails on the ends to hit a stud?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You could use the screws but look at the specific instructions from the brand of siding you buy. You don't hit a stud on the end. There is enough support on the wall for it to not need the stud.

[@KDservicesgardencarent]

Can they be screw on a metal? As i want only to make a good passage in my outdoor shelves.

[@StationaryNomad361]

Thank you so much!!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@Savagez77]

Can you use any material for your trim around the windows and on the ends? I wanted to trim everything with redwood then butt up the hardie plank. Would that be an ok way to do it?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You can but make sure it makes financial sense. I don't know if redwood would cost more than Hardie trim.

[@Savagez77]

That’s a great point! Thanks! I’m fixing a house where someone just put the trim over the top of the hardie plank…

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@Savagez77 Glad you are correcting it.