ColorPlus Technology™ Best Practices – Installation Guide Siding and Trim Products Version 5.0 – February 2010 James Hardie® Siding Products Engineered for Climate™ HardiePlank® HardieShingle® HardiePanel® HardieTrim® HardieSoffit® HardieWrap®

WARNING: AVOID BREATHING SILICA DUST James Hardie® products contain respirable crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and is considered by IARC and NIOSH to be a cause of cancer from some occupational sources. Breathing excessive amounts of respirable silica dust can also cause a disabling and potentially fatal lung disease called silicosis, and has been linked with other diseases. Some studies suggest smoking may increase these risks. During installation or handling: (1) work in outdoor areas with ample ventilation; (2) use fiber cement shears for cutting...

1 fOreword Telephone directo ry Technical Services 800-942-7343 Tech Barn for Samples and Literature 866-975-8822 Warranty 866-375-8603 Installation Guide James Hardie® Products James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacturing and development of fiber-cement building products, has produced this Installation Guide to help builders and contractors with the installation of James Hardie® siding and trim products, including James Hardie products with ColorPlus® Technology. The first sections of this manual provide a general product description and information about safe practices, and proper tools...

2 19 Air Conditioners, Service Panels and Other Wall Mounted Devices 19 Butting to Mortar or Masonry 19 Clearances 20 Siding to Ground Clearance 20 Siding to Flashing Clearance 20 Siding and Trim to Solid Surfaces 21-23 Clearance Requirement Examples 24 GENERAL FASTENER REQUIREMENTS 24 Pneumatic Fastening 25 FINISHING 25 Finishing James Hardie® Siding and Trim Products 25 ColorPlus® Touch-Up 26 ColorPlus Products with Protective Laminate Sheet 26 Caulk 26 Repair Patching 26 Back Priming/Back Sealing 26 Maintenance 27 HardieWrap® PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION 28 INSTALLATION OF HARDIE WRAPS 29 HardieWrap®...

3 43 Window and Door Trim 44 INSTALLATION OF 4/4, 7/16 HARDIETRIM® BOARD 44 Nailing 4/4, 7/16 HardieTrim® board 44 Frieze from 4/4, 7/16 HardieTrim board 44 Installing Rake and Fascia Board 45 Drip Edge 45 4/4, 7/16 HardieTrim board Fastener Specifications 46 INSTALLATION OF HARDIETRIM® BATTENS 46 Getting Started 46 HardieTrim Battens Fastener Specifications 47 Horizontal Joint Treatment 48-51 HardieTrim HZ10™ Battens Installation Requirements 52-55 HardieTrim HZ™ Battens Installation Requirements 56-59 7/16, 4/4 and 5/4 HardieTrim HZ10™ board Installation Requirements 60-63 7/16, 4/4 and 5/4...

4 If stored outside protect with an additional waterproof covering. The James Hardie® family of siding and trim products, including James Hardie products with ColorPlus® Technology, should be stored in their original packaging in a garage, shed, or in some other covered area protected from weather whenever possible. These products must be kept covered on a pallet off of the ground; they must never be stored in direct contact with the ground. James Hardie products stored in their original packaging. James Hardie siding and trim products must be kept dry at all times prior to installation. If products...

5 Proper handling of James Hardie® products Carrying James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® Technology flat may cause excessive bending, which can damage the finish. ! TIP: When handling panel products, manufactured panel carriers or caddies can give workers better control. One person should hold planks on edge in the middle with arms spread apart for maximum support of the product Two people should always carry panel products. To help avoid injury and product damage, lap siding, trim and soffit material should always be carried on edge. James Hardie recommends that these products be carried...

6 Working Safely with James Hardie® Products Wo rk safe: Fo llow James Hardie PR ODUC T cutt ing instructions To create and maintain safer jobsites, James Hardie has developed the following “tiered” system to help select the best tools and methods for any given job. Note: For maximum protection (i.e. the lowest respirable dust exposures), James Hardie recommends using “Best” cutting methods and tools whenever possible. Please contact James Hardie or consult with a qualified industrial hygienist if unable to adhere to the recommended cutting instructions. Rating Tools Cutting Method Cutting Volume...

7 Set up cutting station so that the wind carries dust away from the saw operator. Set up all cutting tables or workstations in well-ventilated outdoor areas so that any generated dust is carried safely away from workers. If an area with adequate ventilation is not available, a NIOSH approved respirator should be used. Clean Up and Disposal of Debris When cleaning up dust and debris from cutting James Hardie® products, never use a broom or brush if the debris material is dry. Sweeping dry material may send ! Never use high-speed power tools when cutting James Hardie products indoors. Prior to...

8 Tools for Cutting and Fastening Fiber-Cement Products TIP: For the smoothest cuts, when cutting James Hardie® siding products with a shear or circular saw, cut the board face down. When using a miter saw, cut the board face up. If installing James Hardie siding products with ColorPlus® Technology, leave the protective laminate film in place while cutting. The HardieBlade® saw blade is specifically designed to cut fiber cement products while minimizing the amount of respirable silica dust. Never use continuous-edge diamond blades, abrasive discs, or high tooth count circular saw blades when...

9 Caution: Tools and blades designed to reduce breathable silica do not always result in safe levels by themselves. Many other factors can influence dust exposure including jobsite ventilation, the amount of material being cut and breathing protection being used. If uncertain about exposure or protection in a specific situation, always consult a qualified industrial hygienist to determine actual exposure levels. ! Never use high-speed power tools when cutting James Hardie® products indoors. ! power miter saws Always use a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter to help minimize the amount of respirable...