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Posted by on April 25, 2007, 12:04 pm
Hello, all.
I will be constructing a simple 10' x 10' outside storage building in
my backyard this summer. A 4" concrete pad has already been poured,
and as I plan construction, I am considering exterior siding options.
I have read quite a bit about Hardiboard vertical siding material.
This product, which apparently comes in 4' x 8' sheets, is paintaile
and rot-resistant. However, I've also read that it is a bear to cut,
and dry-cutting produces some really *bad* silica dust that should be
avoided.
So, my initial enthusiasm for Hardiboard has been tempered, and thus
I'm still considering other options. I would appreciate any
suggestions. I don't mind (and, in fact, would prefer) to paint the
exterior rather than rely on product color that may fade/vary over
time, as vinyl does.
The storage shed will be a pretty simple structure; wood-framed walls
on 16" centers w/ 1/2" plywood sheathing.
TIA for any ideas.
-intrepid
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Posted by Goedjn on April 25, 2007, 12:33 pm
On 25 Apr 2007 09:04:22 -0700, intrepid_dw@hotmail.com wrote:
>Hello, all.
>
>I will be constructing a simple 10' x 10' outside storage building in
>my backyard this summer. A 4" concrete pad has already been poured,
>and as I plan construction, I am considering exterior siding options.
>I have read quite a bit about Hardiboard vertical siding material.
>This product, which apparently comes in 4' x 8' sheets, is paintaile
>and rot-resistant. However, I've also read that it is a bear to cut,
>and dry-cutting produces some really *bad* silica dust that should be
>avoided.
>
>So, my initial enthusiasm for Hardiboard has been tempered, and thus
>I'm still considering other options. I would appreciate any
>suggestions. I don't mind (and, in fact, would prefer) to paint the
>exterior rather than rely on product color that may fade/vary over
>time, as vinyl does.
>
>The storage shed will be a pretty simple structure; wood-framed walls
>on 16" centers w/ 1/2" plywood sheathing.
>
>TIA for any ideas.
What weather and environmental conditions is it expected to
withstand? how long is it supposed to last? Is the
siding going to be structural, or will the wood framing provide
wracking resistance without the siding? Does it need to be pretty?
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Posted by Dave Bugg on April 25, 2007, 1:27 pm
intrepid_dw@hotmail.com wrote:
> This product, which apparently comes in 4' x 8' sheets, is paintaile
> and rot-resistant. However, I've also read that it is a bear to cut,
It is not hard to cut with powered whirly-sharp blades. It is, however, a
bit hard on the blades, so use carbide tipped whirly-sharps
> and dry-cutting produces some really *bad* silica dust that should be
> avoided.
By avoided, you want to keep as much of it out of your eyes and respiratory
system as possible. Goggles and a face mask solve that problem nicely.
--
"So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!"
Dave
www.davebbq.com
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Posted by Larry and a Cat named Dub on April 25, 2007, 4:46 pm
Vinal is final and very easy to work with. I put aluminum on mine to match
my house. VERY EXPENSIVE option
With vinal buy a double 4 or Dutch lap not the straight 8 stuff and buy the
heavy gauge. Install over osb board
Use the artificial composite trim It wont rot
Steel Doors for security
Spend a little more in the beginning and make it totally maintenance free
I put a old window frame on mine with mirror glass in it to give the
appearance of a window but it is still secure
I also installed a spickot on the outside from the sprinkler system main
line Alarm system also tied to house system
Four security light all tied together.
A double 2x8 across the header to allow the use of a come along for working
on the mower
> Hello, all.
>
> I will be constructing a simple 10' x 10' outside storage building in
> my backyard this summer. A 4" concrete pad has already been poured,
> and as I plan construction, I am considering exterior siding options.
> I have read quite a bit about Hardiboard vertical siding material.
> This product, which apparently comes in 4' x 8' sheets, is paintaile
> and rot-resistant. However, I've also read that it is a bear to cut,
> and dry-cutting produces some really *bad* silica dust that should be
> avoided.
>
> So, my initial enthusiasm for Hardiboard has been tempered, and thus
> I'm still considering other options. I would appreciate any
> suggestions. I don't mind (and, in fact, would prefer) to paint the
> exterior rather than rely on product color that may fade/vary over
> time, as vinyl does.
>
> The storage shed will be a pretty simple structure; wood-framed walls
> on 16" centers w/ 1/2" plywood sheathing.
>
> TIA for any ideas.
>
> -intrepid
>
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Posted by Colbyt on April 25, 2007, 5:01 pm
> Hello, all.
>
> I will be constructing a simple 10' x 10' outside storage building in
> my backyard this summer. A 4" concrete pad has already been poured,
> and as I plan construction, I am considering exterior siding options.
> I have read quite a bit about Hardiboard vertical siding material.
> This product, which apparently comes in 4' x 8' sheets, is paintaile
> and rot-resistant. However, I've also read that it is a bear to cut,
> and dry-cutting produces some really *bad* silica dust that should be
> avoided.
>
> So, my initial enthusiasm for Hardiboard has been tempered, and thus
> I'm still considering other options. I would appreciate any
> suggestions. I don't mind (and, in fact, would prefer) to paint the
> exterior rather than rely on product color that may fade/vary over
> time, as vinyl does.
>
> The storage shed will be a pretty simple structure; wood-framed walls
> on 16" centers w/ 1/2" plywood sheathing.
>
> TIA for any ideas.
>
> -intrepid
Affordable options pretty much limit you to vinyl or the hardie product.
Cutting the hardie outside is no big deal. A simple dust mask and eye
protection is enough.
I would avoid lap siding and T-111. They just won't hold up long term from
the rain splatter. BTDT.
Colbyt
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