We’re also using fiber cement trim boards. Since they’re only 7/16 inch thick, rip 3/8-inch thick strips from treated 2-by lumber and use them to fur out the frieze boards. Now they’ll sit ...

Hardie Trim® Boards or AZEK Trim: Fiber cement trim adds the finish touches to any Hardie home with contrasting window trim, door trim, corner posts and can be even used as battens to separate ...

Fiber cement siding won’t contract or expand as much as vinyl siding so the installation window is a little longer. Safety Considerations Because fiber cement siding contains silica, a dust mask ...