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I purchased a home that is ~3 years old. Hardie Board was used. At the corner of the house there has been some damage from what appears just weather. Thoughts on severity and/or solutions?
Hardie Board is pretty strong. That looks more like somebody was scooting an extension cord or dog chain around the corner. Since it is cosmetic, I'd cover it with a screwed in painted steel shelf bracket that could be replaced as needed. That would prevent further damage.
Last edited by harry chickpea; 02-27-2013 at 01:43 PM..
I really DO NOT think that is any product from Hardie -- they make very durable cementious fiber based products that would be impossible to do that kind of damage without a power tool...
That looks more like "Masonite" or another form or "engineered wood fiber siding"..
Although the damage is not yet effecting the structure I would strongly recommend addressing this before water gets behind it and cause some major issues.
Chet, that looks just like the hardi plank i have. Agree that it looks like something has been rubbing there. I was thinking a hose, but dog chain is a good guess.
I really DO NOT think that is any product from Hardie -- they make very durable cementious fiber based products that would be impossible to do that kind of damage without a power tool...
That looks more like "Masonite" or another form or "engineered wood fiber siding"..
Although the damage is not yet effecting the structure I would strongly recommend addressing this before water gets behind it and cause some major issues.
Most likely. Hardie corner trim is thick and very hard to cut.
Anyway, get some good filler, fill it and paint it. Right now its cosmetic.
I really DO NOT think that is any product from Hardie -- they make very durable cementious fiber based products that would be impossible to do that kind of damage without a power tool...
That looks more like "Masonite" or another form or "engineered wood fiber siding"..
Although the damage is not yet effecting the structure I would strongly recommend addressing this before water gets behind it and cause some major issues.
+1
Hardie board is extremely dense, and does not crumble like that.
Of course, if it had been installed correctly you probably wouldn't have a deterioration problem. Concrete&fiber or not, it will still absorb water- especially when it's sitting on concrete!!! Guess you guys didn't catch the obvious(?)
Here's the install instructions (may not be for your particular area, but you'll get the idea): http://www.jameshardie.com/pdf/insta...-batten-hz.pdf
Stupider is, what stupider does!
Dumbass installers.
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