64 HardieSoffit® Panel Product Description HardieSoffit Non-Vented – Smooth HardieSoffit Vented – Cedarmill© HardieSoffit Vented – Smooth HardieSoffit Non-Vented – Cedarmill© HardieSoffit Vented – Smooth HardieSoffit Non-Vented – Smooth HardieSoffit Beaded Porch Panel HardieSoffit Beaded Porch Panel HARDIEsofit ® Panels HardieSoffit® panels are 8-ft. and 12-ft. long, 1/4-in. thick factory-primed fiber-cement panels designed to be used on the underside of eaves as soffit material. HardieSoffit panels are available as vented or non-vented boards. Vented HardieSoffit panels provide 5 sq. in. of net free ventilation per lineal foot of soffit. James Hardie offers HardieSoffit panels in a range of time-saving pre-cut widths common to rake and eave applications. HardieSoffit panels come in either a smooth finish or Select Cedarmill© textured finish. Check with your local dealer for product availability. HardieSoffit panels can be combined with HardieTrim® Fascia boards used for fascia rakes and frieze applications to complete the eaves detailing. HardieSoffit panels are also available with ColorPlus® Technology. The ColorPlus® coating is a factory-applied, ovenbaked finish available on a variety of James Hardie® siding and trim products. See your local dealer for details and availability of products, colors and accessories. HARDIEsofit ® Beaded Porch Panel HardieSoffit Beaded Porch Panel is a decorative fiber cement panel to be used as ceiling on the underside of porches or eaves as exterior panel materials. HardieSoffit beaded porch panel is 1/4-in. thick, 4 ft. wide, 8 ft. in length, and has 2” OC beads, and comes with PrimePlus® factory primer and sealer. Must be finished with 100% acrylic paint. See your local dealer for details and availability of products, colors and accessories. General Product Information Working Safely Tools for Cutting and Fastening General Installation Requirements General Fastener Requirements Finishing and HardieTrim® Maintenance Boards/Battens HardieWrap® Weather Barrier HardieSoffit® Panels HardiePlank® Lap Siding HardieShingle® Siding HardiePanel® Vertical Siding NER -405 Legacy Report Appendix/ Glossary

65 Installation of HardieSoffit® Panels Batten strip 1/8-in. gap with caulk Moderate contact H-Molding All edges of the soffit panels must be supported Blocking Subfascia Rafter Intermediate supports should be no more than 24 in. o.c Ledger Soffit panel installation of hardiesoffit® PANELS HardieSoffit® panels must be attached to solid framing such as 2x4 supports spaced no more than 24 in. o.c. For eaves install HardieSoffit panels with the long edge of the panel perpendicular to the ends of the rafters or joists. Eaves framing must include a subfascia, blocking, and/or ledger board to provide...

66 Snap chalk line across rafter tails Rafter tails Remove excess material. Sheathed wall Subfascia bridges the rafter tails Sheathed wall Rafter tails Blocking joins the rafter tails Sheathed wall Ledger Rafter tails Ledger Soffit Subfascia Ledger Rafter tails Sheathed wall Framing prep for soffit panels Measure distance from corner to center of framing block. Corner framing Subfascia Ledger Rafter tails Sheathed wall Cut soffit panel at 45° angle to form corner. Rafter tails Cutt ing 45° hip roo f soffits Hip roof soffits When using vented soffit, place the vented section of the panel toward...

67 In addition to the frieze board treatments described above, there are several other options for finishing the juncture where the siding meets the soffit. CAulk the siding /sofit joint A fast and economical method of finishing the siding/soffit juncture is simply to run a bead of quality caulk along the top edge of the siding where it meets the soffit. A straight rip cut along Engineered for Climate™ Engineered for Climate™ Caulk joint between siding and frieze board. Siding butts to frieze boards Frieze installed over siding installing frieze boards FRIEZE MADE FROM HARDIETRIM® 5/4, 4/4 BOARDS...

68 Installation of HardieSoffit® Beaded Porch Panels HardieSoffit Beaded Porch Panel must be attached to either steel or wood normal 2x4 framing members spaced a maximum 24 in on center. All edges must be supported by framing. There are several ways to treat the joints of HardieSoffit beaded porch panels. The panel edges can be butted in moderate contact, leave a gap and caulk; or joints can be covered with Hardietrim batten strips. TIP: Stainless steel fasteners are recommended when installing James Hardie products near the ocean, large bodies of water, or in very humid climates. TIP: Do not...

69 Special precautions may be needed for carrying the panel during installation because of its larger size. James Hardie recommends the use of a T shape frame to support the panel during installation. A fast and economical method of finishing the siding/porch panel juncture is simply to run a bead of quality caulk along the top edge of the siding where it meets the soffit. A straight rip cut along the top edge of the siding ensures an aesthetically pleasing fit where it meets the beaded porch panel. handling during installation siding/beaded porch panel jo int Rafter Ledger Blocking Subfascia...

70 3/8" from edge of soffit keep fasteners 2" away from corners 24” o.c. max. • HardieSoffit® panels may be installed over either steel or wood framing complying with the local building code. Install soffits to nominal 2 x 4 framing members spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center (fig.4), • All edges must be supported by framing. (figs. 3 & 4) • Install water barriers and air barriers as required by local building codes. James Hardie will assume no responsibility for moisture infiltration. • Ensure gutters have end caps. Maintain a minimum 1" gap between end caps and siding & trim (fig.5). •...