Replace Cement Board Siding

Cut the fiber cement siding to length wear approved dust protection.

Replace cement board siding.

Work your way down the board prying the bottom edge up and loosening the nails. This will allow you to remove the nails without damaging the top piece of siding. To remove and replace damaged siding. However even this stuff isn t impervious to the test of time and the forces of nature so you might find yourself needing to give your siding a little sprucing and repair from time to time.

Blind nail the fiber cement siding in place starting with the bottom piece. Then using a pry bar gently lift the bottom edge of the overlapping siding. Watch this graphic depiction of the removal and replacement of hardboard siding. Fiber cement siding looks like wood but it s actually a tough industrial material alternative that s waterproof fire proof insect resistant making it a very popular choice for most homeowners.

Use a pry bar to remove the damaged siding. Refer to manufacturer recommendations for products that are compatible with fiber cement. Be sure to nail into the existing holes on the adjacent siding. Put on protective eyewear and a face mask.

Repair or patching fiber cement board siding dents chips cracks and other minor surface damage in james hardie siding and trim products can be filled with cementitious patching compound. Remove any nails from the top piece of good siding. Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs.