General
Product
Information
Tools for
Cutting and
Fastening
General
Installation
Requirements
General
Fastener
Requirements
Finishing and
Maintenance
HardieTrim
®
Boards/Battens
HardieWrap
®
Weather Barrier
HardieSoffit
®
Panels
HardiePlank
®
Lap Siding
HardieShingle
®
Siding
HardiePanel
®
Vertical Siding
ESR-1844 &
2290 Report
Appendix/
Glossary
Working
Safely
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COLORPLUS
®
PRODUCTS WITH PROTECTIVE LAMINATE SHEET
When installing HardieTrim
®
5/4, 4/4 boards with ColorPlus
®
Technology, leave the
protective laminate sheet on the board during cutting and installation. To install HardieTrim
5/4, 4/4 boards with ColorPlus
®
Technology, first fasten the trim using a finish nailer with
the nails driven through the laminate sheet. Using a touch-up pen that matches the color
of the trim, cover up the nail heads through the laminate sheet at the point of entry. After
the nailing and touch-up are complete, remove the protective laminate sheet.
James Hardie recommends the use of caulks and sealants that remain permanently flexible. Look for the words
“permanently flexible” written clearly on the label or in the accompanying literature.
For best results, use an Elastomeric Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C920 Grade NS, Class 25 or higher, or a Latex
Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C834. Caulking/sealant must be applied in accordance with the caulking/sealant
manufacturer’s written instructions.
James Hardie does not warrant and does not accept liability for the appearance or the performance of field-applied
caulks and sealants.
REPAIR PATCHING
Dent, chips, cracks and other minor surface damage in James Hardie primed siding and trim products can be
filled with cementitious patching compound except on ColorPlus. When repairing holes of less than 1 in. that has been
created by scaffold anchors, pipe, etc. James Hardie recommends a backer rod be placed into hole and sealed to
prevent water infiltration. James Hardie will assume no responsibility for water infiltration.
CAULK
BACK PRIMING/BACK SEALING
James Hardie does not require any of its siding products to be back sealed or back primed prior to installation in the field.
Finishing (continued)
When installing other products such as HardiePlank
®
Lap Siding and HardiePanel
®
Vertical Siding with ColorPlus
®
Technology, leave the protective laminate sheet on the board during cutting and installation. Once the product is installed the
laminate sheet should be removed.
TIP: As with any pre-finished building product, care should be taken when handling and cutting James Hardie ColorPlus products.
At the job-site use a soft cloth to gently wipe any residue or construction dust left on the product
MAINTENANCE
This maintenance instruction applies to all James Hardie
®
products, including PrimePlus
®
and ColorPlus
®
Technology.
Always follow the instructions and precautions outlined in the James Hardie
®
ColorPlus
®
Technology literature that was
supplied with the product and the information that is available on the James Hardie
®
website (www.jameshardie.com),
including James Hardie ColorPlus Technology instructions and precautions
The extent and nature of the maintenance required will depend on the geographical location, the exposure of the building
and whether your product is prime or ColorPlus product. Cleaning, as needed, is recommended to remove dirt, dust,
chalking, oil, grease, organic contaminants, or mold that may build up on the product surface over time. Dust from cutting
and construction dust should be removed IMMEDIATELY upon installation (refer to the cleaning instruction in the table
below). During cleaning, always wear appropriate protection (gloves and eyewear) and shield any landscaping or vegetation.
Surface cleaning recommendation is given below for specific product conditions. (Please note that damage to siding
arising from improper cleaning or maintenance may not be covered by the James Hardie warranty).
