1. Welcome to Hardie 101 Basic Training
Best Practices Version 6.2 – October 2012
By: Gary Griffiths
Senior Installation Specialist
James Hardie Installation Team

2. Products & Installation
Installation Best Practices 6.2
Products & Installation

3. Please Follow Along in the Best Practices:
HardiePanel
Please Follow Along in the Best Practices:
Pages 106 – 113 in the US HZ5 Best Practices Guide Version 7.0
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Pages 107 – 114 in the US HZ10 Best Practices Guide Version 7.0
Pages 87 – 97 in the Canada HZ5 Best Practices Version 6.2

4. HardiePanel Product Description
What is HardiePanel?
HardiePanel Vertical Siding is a factory-primed fiber cement siding available in a variety of sizes and textures. Textures include Smooth, Stucco, Cedarmill & Sierra 8. HardiePanel like many other James Hardie Products is also available with ColorPlus Technology. The ColorPlus coating is a factory applied, oven baked finish available in a standard 20 colors. HardiePanel vertical siding is 5/16”-in. thick and is available in 4x8, 4x9, & 4x10 sizes. Please see your local James Hardie Dealer for textures and sizes available in your area.
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.

5. HardiePanel HardiePanel Profiles Cedarmill - HardiePanel
Smooth - HardiePanel
Cedarmill - HardiePanel
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Sierra 8 - HardiePanel
Stucco - HardiePanel

6. HardiePanel HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation
- Getting Started -
First Locate the Lowest Point of the Sheathing or Sill Plate, and Begin Installation on that Wall.
16”-in. oc
Measure up from the sill plate the height of the panel at either end of the wall - snap a straight, level chalk line between the marks as a reference line. That line is for guidance in positioning the top edge of the panels. Check the reference line with a min. 4’-ft level.
TIP: Verify Wind Load Requirements for Fastener Spacing – ESR-1844.
Starting on one end and working across the wall, measure and trim the first panel making sure that the edge falls in the middle of a stud.
8”-in. oc
Position the panels top edge on the chalk line and secure it with suitable fasteners and fastener spacing for the particular application as noted in the ESR-1844 Report.
As installation continues, check the vertical edge of each panel with a min. 4’-ft. level to ensure panels are plumb & level.
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
TIP: For Sierra 8 Panels, Double Studs are Required at Each Vert. Joint.
TIP: Blue chalk is Recommended because it washes off. DO NOT use Red or Black chalk they are considered permanent and may bleed through lighter colored paints.
TIP: Install Flashing Over the Footing/Foundation & Extend the Panel Over the Flashing just below the Sill Plate. Do Not Extend Siding Beyond the Required Grade Clearance.

7. HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation
Did You Know?
Vertical Joint Treatment –
All Vertical Joints in HardiePanel Vertical Siding MUST be treated using one of the following Four Joint Treatments:
Install the Panels in Moderate Contact with Joint Flashing. Joint Flashing is typically a 6”-in. strip of weather resistant barrier (house wrap).
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Leave an 1/8” inch gap between Panels and fill with caulk. Caulking MUST be a high quality paintable, permanently flexible caulking that meets ASTM C-834 or C-920 Requirements.
TIP: As an option, install the first panel and apply a bead of caulk along the vert. panel edge. Install the next panel against the first, making sure to embed the edge in the applied caulk creating a thorough seal between the edges of the two panels.

8. HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation
Did You Know?
Vertical Joint Treatment – Continued
All Vertical Joints in HardiePanel Vertical Siding MUST be treated using one of the following Four Joint Treatments:
Vertical Joints may be Covered with Wood or Fiber Cement Batten Strips. Batten Strips MUST Span the Vertical Joint by at least ¾”-in. on each side.
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Metal or PVC “H” Moldings can be used to Join Two Vertical Sections of HardiePanel Siding.

9. Recommended Fasteners -HardiePanel – Traditional Design
Battened Vertical Joint
Moderate Contact Vertical Joint
Trimmed Vertical Joint
Fastener Requirements
Utilize fasteners and fastener spacing as prescribed in the HardiePanel installation instructions and the ESR-1844 or as governed by code.
Do not countersink or overdrive fasteners. Fasteners shall be flush with panel surface.
For Traditional Design HardiePanel - Fastening into wood - use the recommended Nail.

10. Recommended Fastener Spacing -HardiePanel – Traditional Design
TIP: Verify Project Specific Wind Load Requirements for HardiePanel Fastener Spacing – ESR-1844.
Stucco Panel
Moderate Contact Vert. Joints
(4-ft.)
48”-in.
(8-ft.)
96”-in.
16” oc Horizontally
8” oc Vertically
Recommended Fastener Spacing -HardiePanel – Traditional Design
* Unless Otherwise specified by the Engineer of Record

11. Recommended Fasteners - HardiePanel – Non-Traditional Design
HardiePanel with Expressed Joint Trim Fasteners
Extruded Aluminum
Horizontal Trim
Min. 3/8”
Furring Strips
WRB – Weather Resistant Barrier
HardiePanel
Vertical “H” Trim
Exposed Fasteners
HardiePanel with Expressed Joint Trim
Fastener Requirements
Utilize fasteners and fastener spacing as prescribed in the HardiePanel installation instructions and the ESR-1844 or as governed by code.
Do not countersink or overdrive fasteners. Fasteners shall be flush with panel surface.
For ColorPlus products use an exposed stainless steel screw.

12. Recommended Fastener Spacing - HardiePanel – Non-Traditional Design
TIP: Verify Project Specific Wind Load Requirements for HardiePanel Fastener Spacing – ESR-1844.
Smooth Panel
Expressed Vert. Joint Trim
(9-ft.)
108”-in.
(4-ft.)
48”-in.
16” oc Horizontally
8” oc Vertically
Recommended Fastener Spacing HardiePanel – Non-Traditional Design
Master Drillers
* Unless Otherwise specified by the Engineer of Record
Master One Steppers
Thermal Expansion Fasteners
TW-S 300 Series

13. HardiePanel HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation
- Horizontal Joint Treatment -
NOTE: ALL Horizontal Flashing MUST be Cut-In Behind the (WRB) Water-Resistive Barrier.
In some applications such as multi-story structures or at gable ends, it may be necessary to stack HardiePanel siding. ALL Horizontal Joints created Between Panels MUST be Flashed Properly to Minimize Water Penetration.
Treat Horizontal Panel Joints by using one of the Following Methods:
After Installing the Lower Course of Panel Siding, Install Vinyl, Coated Aluminum, or Coated Steel “Z” Flashing at the Top Edge of the Panel.
Min. 15o
Positive Slope
NOTE: ALL Horizontal Flashing MUST be Installed with Positive Slope - Sloping Away from the Building & NOT Sitting Flat on the Top Edge of the HardiePanel
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Install the Second Course or gable panels Leaving a ¼”-in. Minimum Gap between the Bottom of the Panel and the “Z” Flashing. (This Gap Should NEVER be Caulked.)
As an Alternative, if a Horizontal Band Board is used at the Horizontal Joint, Flashing MUST Extend Over the Panel Edge & Trim Attachment.

14. TIP: These strategies might entail a center-out framing layout.
HardiePanel
HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation
- Layout Options -
Item #1:
Center Panel Out
When Laying Out your HardiePanel Installation, there are Two (2) Layout Options. These Two (2) Layout Options are:
For the Most Symmetrical Look, Plan the Installation so that a Full Panel is Centered on the Wall or Gable with Equal-Size Panels Cut for Each End.
TIP: These strategies might entail a center-out framing layout.
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Item #2:
Center Seam Out
TIP: Choose the strategy that looks the best and uses material the most efficiently.
As an Alternative – Plan the Installation so that a Full Panel is located on Either Side of the Walls Center Line. leaving Equal Size Panels on Each End.

15. 1 – Install ¼”-in. thick Shim Over the Window Finished Installation
HardiePanel
HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation
- Windows, Doors, & Other Wall Penetrations -
In Panel Installations, Trim is Typically Overlaid on Top of the Panels. Special Attention needs to be paid to Trim Flashing at the Tops of the Openings.
Below is One Method for Properly Flashing Trim in a Panel Application:
Shim
1 – Install ¼”-in. thick Shim Over the Window
2 – Install Flashing Over the Shim & Under the Water-Resistive Barrier.
Flashing
After Installing the Window, Cut and Install a ¼”-in. Thick Shim above the Window. The Shim should be the Same Height as the Trim, but only as Long as the Width of the Window.
Over the Shim - Install Flashing (wide enough to cover the thickness of the trim & long enough to cover the window head trim.)
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Finished Installation

16. 4 – Install Window Trim Under the Flashing
HardiePanel
HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation
- Windows, Doors, & Other Wall Penetrations -
Installation Continued…
Install the Trim around the Windows, Slipping the Head Piece Under the Installed Flashing.
Install the Panel to the Window & Around the Shim (taking care not to damage the flashing). Leave a Min. ¼”-in. Gap between the Panel & the Horizontal Part of the Flashing.
4 – Install Window Trim Under the Flashing
3 – Cut & Fit Panel around the Shim & Flashing – Leave Min. ¼”-in. Gap Between the Flashing & the Upper Panel Edge.
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Cut & Fit HardiePanel

17. HardiePanel HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation - Rain Screens -
Installation of HardiePanel Over Furring -
6” Reinforced Mesh Bug Screen
Rainscreen Requirements:
James Hardie REQUIRES a minimum 3/8” drained & ventilated cavity, to serve as a capillary break, in the application of Multifamily and Commercial Construction.
.089” x .221” x 2” Siding Nail
The Capillary Break shall be installed between the Cladding and Code Approved (WRB) water-resistive barrier.
Furring Fasteners MUST be designed to Support Cladding Weight.
½” x 1.5” Pressure Treated Plywood Strapping (Furring)
Furring MUST be Attached Vertically and MUST be Adequately Fastened to the Structural Framing with a suitable fastener.
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Furring shall be a minimum 3/8” thick and sized to provide adequate substrate to cladding connection; a nominal 1.5” in width would be the minimum.
TIP: James Hardie Does NOT Recommend Drainage Mats or Drainage Boards in this Application.
Rainscreen Strapping (Furring)
16”-in. OC
Double Up the Strapping Trim Locations

18. HardiePanel HardiePanel Vertical Siding Installation - Rain Screens -
Installation of HardiePanel Over Furring -
Fastener Requirements:
When installing James Hardie Siding Products over furring the question arises what thickness of furring can be used as an alternate to normal metal or wood studs specified in the ESR-1844 & 2290 Report?
General Rule of Thumb is, the specific ESR-1844 & 2290 fastener must be installed into material that has the same or better holding power than that specified in the ESR-1844 &2290 and the same penetration as the ESR-1844 & 2290 fastener.
Rainscreen Strapping (Furring)
16”-in. OC
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.
Double Up the Strapping Trim Locations

19. Installation Requirements
HardiePanel
Installation Requirements
Please Reference the Installation Requirements found on:
Pages 111 – 113 in the US HZ5 Best Practices Guide Version 7.0
&
Pages 112 – 114 in the US HZ10 Best Practices Guide Version 7.0
Pages 94 – 97 in the Canada HZ5 Best Practices Version 6.2
Suggested Time: 2 minutes
Running Time: 24 minutes
EXPLAIN
HardieWrap™ Flashing is a high performance, self-adhering, self-sealing 100% butyl on a non-woven top sheet.
Applied around windows and doors to prevent water and air intrusion.
HardieWrap™ Flex Flashing is designed to easily stretch and seal around custom shapes to protect against water intrusion.
TRANSITION STATEMENT
Now let’s see how to apply HardieWrap™ Flashing to window sills.

20. HardiePanel Installation Requirements
Installation Best Practices 6.2
Begin the
HardiePanel Installation Requirements
Knowledge Test

21. KNOWLEDGE TEST RESULTS
HardiePanel Installation Requirements:
What is the correct method for treating a horizontal joint?
Stack in moderate contact
Leave a gap and caulk
Use an “H” Trim
Install a vinyl or coated aluminum “Z” flashing at the top edge of the panel.
What is the appropriate gap that should be left between a panel and horizontal flashing.
¼” gap and no caulk
¼” gap with caulk
½” inch no caulk
No gap should be left
It is acceptable to bridge floors with panel siding?
True
False
All HardiePanel edges of must break on solid framing?
True
False
What are the proper methods for treating vertical joints?
Butt factory ends in moderate contact
Leave an appropriate gap and caulk
Cover with batten strips
Use a metal or PVC “H” molding
All of the Above
The required fastening pattern for HardiePanel without a structural engineer of record prescribing a project specific fastening pattern is what?
12” oc vertically into structural framing
24” oc vertically into structural framing
16” oc vertically into structural framing
8” oc vertically into structural framing

22. 12 Critical Details to a Quality Installation
General Installation Requirements
12 Critical Details to a Quality Installation
Page 13 in your Best Practices Guide.
All 12 items are Critical to the Long Term Quality, Durability and Installation Compliance.
Most Important Page in your Best Practices Guide 22