Welcome to Hardie 101 Basic Training Best Practices Version 6.2 – October 2012

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Welcome to Hardie 101

Basic TrainingBest Practices Version 6.2 – October 2012

By: Gary GriffithsSenior Installation Specialist

James Hardie Installation Team

Installation Best Practices 6.2

Products & Installation

Text goes hereAgendaNew HardieShingle

Please Follow Along in the Best Practices:

Pages 77 – 86 in the Canada HZ5 Best Practices Version 6.2

Pages 94 – 105 in the US HZ5 Best Practices Guide Version 7.0



New HardieShingle Product DescriptionWhat is HardieShingle?HardieShingle siding is fiber-cement shingle for sidewall applications. HardieShingle siding is available as Straight-Edge Panels (48-in. long by 15.25-in. high) or Staggered-Edge Panels (48-in. long by 15 7/8”-in. high). HardieShingle panels also come as Decorative Half-Round Shingles in some markets. For smaller coverage areas, Individual Shingles are also available in 4.2”, 5.5”, 6.75”, 7.25” & 10” widths. Please see your James Hardie dealer for local availability of these products.HardieShingle siding is available as a prefinished James Hardie product with ColorPlus Technology or in our PrimePlus Technology, Engineered for Climate. All HardieShingle product is installed with a 7”-in. reveal (exposure). See your local dealer for details and availability of products, colors and accessories.


New HardieShingle Product Options

NEW Staggered-Edge HardieShingle Panel

NEW Straight-Edge HardieShingle Panel NEW Individual HardieShingle

Half-Road HardieShingle Panel

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New Individual HardieShingle SidingDid You Know?

So What’s NEW about the New Individual HardieShingle: Now available in Primed & ColorPlus New Texture Nail Line Height, Width, & the Distribution of Widths

New Individual HardieShingle Product Info –

Individual HardieShingle is now packaged in 2 sq. increments

Now available for purchase in 1/3 sq. increments

*See local JH Supplier for details

7” Exposure

15.25” Overall Height


New Individual HardieShingle SidingDid You Know?

New Individual HardieShingle - Packaging & Pallet Layout

15 pieces per bundle(Wrapped in Plastic)

7 bundles per row(105 pieces)

or 1/3rd of a square (33.3 sqft)

Two layers of(plastic wrapped) bundles per pallet

630 pieces or 2 squares (200sqft)

per pallet

(Plan View)


Installation of New Individual HardieShingle SidingDid You Know?

Spaces between shingles should be offset by 1¼” (measured from outside edge of keyway to outside edge of keyway) between the courses above and below.

7”

¼” Max.

When Installing Individual HardieShingles be sure to space shingles no more than a 1/4” in. apart. (A Carpenters Pencil works Great)

Also just like conventional cedar wood-shingle siding, HardieShingle is installed with a 7 in. exposure (reveal).

The starter strip establishes the proper angle of the first course of shingle on the wall, and the starter course provides solid backing and keyway coverage for the first shingle course.

Like conventional cedar wood-shingle siding, HardieShingle requires the use of a starter strip and a starter course before installing the first full course of shingle panels or individual shingle.

General HardieShingle Installation Info –


Installation of New Individual HardieShingle Siding- Step by Step -

3. Install the Starter Course, keeping the top edge of the Starter Course on the chalk line.

3a. Use 8 ¼” HardiePlank Lap Siding for the Starter Course.

Optional* The Top portion of the HardieShingle Panel may be ripped down to 8 ¼” and used as a starter course.

2. Measure up 8”-in. from the bottom of the starter strip, and snap a chalk line

1. Begin by Installing the Starter Strip. Make sure the bottom edge of the Starter Strip is FLUSH with the mud sill or the bottom edge of the exterior sheathing. The Starter Strip should be Installed over the

weather-resistive barrier. Starter Strips can be made by ripping 1 ¼” strips

from full or partial HardiePlank or the top portion of the HardieShingle Panels.

Installation Procedure –

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3a

8 in.


Installation of New Individual HardieShingle Siding- Step by Step -

5. The First Course of Individual HardieShingle is then Installed even with the bottom edge of the Starter Course.

Make sure you keep a consistent ¼”-in. space at each keyway (no greater) & a min. of an 1 ¼” Keyway Stagger on the exposed 7”-in. HardieShingle face.

Vary the sizes of the Individual HardieShingle to achieve a random look to the installed HardieShingle.

Installation Procedure Continued –4. Measure up 7”-in. from the top of the Starter Course and snap your next chalk line.

These chalk lines should continue up the wall in 7”-in. increments for successive courses. Every Four (4) courses or so you should check to make sure the shingles are

level, & running straight on the wall.

7”

7”

Minimum of 1 ¼” Keyway Stagger –

Measured from (Outside Edge to Outside Edge)

1 ¼”

¼”

Install in a

Random

configuration


Recommended Fasteners for New Individual HardieShingle SidingFastener Specifications – The Recommended Fastener for Fastening New Individual HardieShingle is an (11 ga) 0.121” x .371” x 1.25”

Corrosion Resistant Roofing Nail. An .091” x 221” x 1.5” Siding Nail may also be used into a Min. 7/16” APA Rated Exterior Sheathing.


New HardieShingle Panel

New HardieShingleStaggered Edge Panel

New HardieShingleStraight Edge Panel

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New HardieShingle PanelDid You Know?

So What’s NEW about the New HardieShingle Panel: Five (5) different shingle widths instead of seven (7) Nail Line Location vs. Text Location Reduced Waste when combined with Individual HardieShingle

HardieShingle Panel Product Info –

15.25” Tall just like Individuals & 48” Wide. Installed with a 7” Exposure Increased Install Speed & Efficiency when

both HardieShingle Panels & Individuals are used together.

7” Exposure

15.25” Overall Height

Nail Line HardieShingle Text

HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle

48”48” Panel

Width

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HardieShingle Straight Edge Panel

HardieShingle Individuals


New HardieShingle PanelDid You Know?

New HardieShingle Panel - Packaging & Pallet Layout So What’s NEW about the New HardieShingle Panel Packaging:

HardieShingle Panels are packaged in 2sq (200sqft) increments Two Panel Designs on the same pallet (“A” Panel & “B” Panel) The ability to go up to 7 courses without the pattern repeating

200 SqFt of Wall Coverage

per Pallet

“A” Panel

“B” Panel

Mirror Images of Each Other

Up to 7 Courses without a repeatable

pattern

HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5

HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5 HardieShingle HZ5

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Installation of New HardieShingle PanelDid You Know?

Offset the HardieShingle keyways from course to course by a minimum of 1 ¼”(measured from outside edge of keyway to outside edge of keyway) between the courses above and below.

HardieShingle Panels just like our individual shingles, requires the use of a starter strip and a starter course before installing the first full course of shingle panels.

Fasteners are secured through the HardieShingle Panel on the Embossed Nail-line located just above the keyways. (through top panel and through top edge of lower shingle panel)

Fasteners going into just a min. 7/16” APA rated Exterior Sheathing must be installed no greater than 13 ¾” in. apart.

General New HardieShingle Panel Installation Info –

HardieShingle Straight Edge Panel is installed with a 7 in. exposure & Staggered Edge a 6 in. exposure (Measured from the top edge to the top edge of the HardieShingle Panel)

7”1 ¼” Min.


3. Install the Starter Course, keeping the top edge of the Starter Course on the chalk line.

3a. Use 8 ¼” HardiePlank Lap Siding for the Starter Course.

Optional* The Top portion of the HardieShingle Panel may be ripped down to 8 ¼” and used as a starter course.

2. Measure up 8”-in. from the bottom of the starter strip, and snap a chalk line

1. Just like the Individual HardieShingle installation process, begin by Installing the Starter Strip. The bottom edge of the Starter Strip should be FLUSH with the mud sill or the bottom edge of the exterior sheathing. The Starter Strip should be Installed over the

weather-resistive barrier. Starter Strips can be made by ripping 1 ¼” strips

from full or partial HardiePlank or the top portion of the HardieShingle Panels.

Installation Procedure –

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2

3a

8 in.

Installation of New HardieShingle Panel (Direct To Stud Application)

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5. Measure and Cut the First HardieShingle Panel to make sure the end of the panel falls Over Framing. Keep the bottom edge of the first panel flush with the bottom

edge of the corner trim. Make sure you leave a min. 1/8” gap for the 3/8” bead of

permanently flexible caulking to be applied between the HardieShingle Panels & the Trim.

6. Using the Chalk lines snapped in step 4 - position panels along the first course and secure with suitable fasteners & spacing for your application into the framing as noted in the ESR 1844 & 2290 Reports.


Installation Procedure Continued –

Installation of New HardieShingle Panel (Direct To Stud Application)- Step by Step -

4. Measure up 7”-in. from the top of the Starter Course and snap your next chalk line. These chalk lines should continue up the wall in 7”-in. increments for Straight Edge HardieShingle Panel.

7 in.

4a. **Measure up 6”-in. from the top of the Starter Course if Installing Staggered Edge HardieShingle Panel.

1 ¼”

¼”

Minimum of 1 ¼”

Keyway Stagger

7. Next, Measure & Cut the First Panel for the Second Course, making sure it lands on a stud, (keep all your cut edges against the trim, factory edges in the field ALWAYS). Make sure you have a min. 1 ¼” keyway stagger

from the shingles below.

TIP: A Straight Edge Panel can be used on the bottom course if

desired


Installation of New HardieShingle Panel - Step by Step -

Installation Procedure – 1. Snap a Line at the Center of the Wall. Measure 16”-in. to the Left &

16”-in. to the Right and snap two more vertical lines. Always work from center of wall to the outside corner trim.

2. Just like the HardieShingle Panel Direct to Stud Application, Cut and Install the 1.25”-in. starter strip and the 8.25”-in. starter course.

3. Snap your horizontal layout lines. 6”-in. for Staggered Edge Shingle Panel, and 7”-in. for Straight Edge Shingle Panel. (Refer to the “Direct to Stud” installation for specifics.)

4. Install the First Shingle Panel, Left Factory Edge to the Left Vertical Snapped Line. Infill the remaining Shingle Panels on either side of the First Panel Installed. All butt joints in the field MUST be Factory Edge to Factory Edge. All Cuts go Towards the Trim.

TIP: Refer to ESR-2290 for allowable wind loads

TIP: Panels & Individuals may

be mixed together to

reduce waste and save time.

6. Continue the Same Process for the Third Row. Left Factory Edge to the far Right Vertical Line. Make sure the First Shingle Panels Keyways of each course are Staggered by at least 1.25”-in.

7. Repeat Starting Panel on remaining rows using Left, Middle, Right layout lines.

5. Install the First Shingle Panel on the Second Row with the Left Factory Edge to the Center Line. Infill the remaining Shingle Panels on either side of the First Shingle Panel Installed. Again, Keeping Factory Edge to Factory Edge.

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2

3

4

5

6

1 ¼”

Direct to Min. 7/16” APA Rated Exterior Sheathing


Installation of New HardieShingle Panel - Step by Step -

Installation Procedure – Direct to APA Rated Ext. Sheathing -

TIP: Use HardieShingle Panels in the Main Body of the Gable – Use Individual

HardieShingle Up the Rake to Reduce Waste & Save Time.

GABLES

Install 8.25” Starter Course - Snap Horiz. Chalk Line at 15.25” up from bottom of

Starter Course.

Step 3

First Row Starts with Left Factory Panel Edge to Left Line - Infill remaining Panels – Snap Horiz. Chalk Line 7”

above the First Row. (6” for Staggered Edge Shingle)

Step 4

Second Row Starts with Left Factory Panel Edge to Center Line – Infill remaining

Panels – Snap Horiz. Lines 7” up the Gable for successive courses. (6” for Staggered

Edge Shingle)

Step 5

Step 1

Snap (3) Chalk Lines – Center, 16” to the Left, & 16” to the Right.

Rip & Install an 1.25” Starter Strip – Don’t Forget the 2” Roof Line Clearance.

Step 2


Recommended Fasteners for New HardieShingle PanelFastener Specifications –

The Recommended Fastener for Fastening New HardieShingle Panel is a 0.083” x .187” x 1.5” Corrosion Resistant Ring Shank Nail.

Text goes hereAgendaNew HardieShingle PanelAPA Rated Exterior Sheathing

Fastening Pattern Overview


New HardieShingleInstallation Requirements

Please Reference the Installation Requirements found on:


&Pages 102 – 106 in the US HZ10 Best Practices Guide Version 7.0

&Pages 81 – 86 in the Canada HZ5 Best Practices Version 6.2

Installation Best Practices 6.2

Begin theHardieShingle Installation Requirements

Knowledge Test

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HardieShingle Installation Requirements:

1. What material is appropriate to make a starter course from? (check all that apply)

a) Lap Sidingb) Vented Soffitc) Individual Shinglesd) Shingle Panel

2. A starter strip and starter course is required when installing HardieShingle?

a) Trueb) False

3. When installing HardieShingle to APA rated sheathing, nails must be placed no greater then what spacing?

a) 6” o.c.b) 8” o.c.c) 12” o.c.d) 13 ¾” o.c.

4. When Laying out the wall to install HardieShingle Panel what is the first thing you need to do?

a) Find the center of the wall and snap a vertical line.b) Start at the far left with your first shingle panel.c) Install a starter course.d) Install a starter strip.

5. A full headed nail must be used to install HardieShingle panels?

a) Trueb) False

6. When installing HardieShingle Panel it is important to always work from the center of the wall out?

a) Trueb) False


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

General Installation Requirements

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