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Installation Guide
James Hardie
®
Products
James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacturing and development of fiber-cement building products, has produced
this Installation Guide to help builders and contractors with the installation of James Hardie
®
siding and trim products,
including James Hardie products with ColorPlus
®
Technology.
The first sections of this manual provide a general product description and information about safe practices, and
proper tools for working with James Hardie siding and trim products. Sections that follow describe design and general
installation information for specific James Hardie products. The appendix addresses the installation of James Hardie
siding products in less common construction practices (e.g. concrete construction).
This manual must be read in conjunction with project drawings and specifications, applicable building codes, and
relevant compliance documents. The details in this manual provide guidance on how to comply with James Hardie’s
installation requirements and need to be reviewed by all parties who are responsible for installing James Hardie products
on a project.
This manual is subject to periodic re-examination and revision. For information on the current status of these
documents please check the James Hardie website, www.jameshardie.com. The reader is responsible for
ensuring that they are using the most up-to-date information.
