Installation Guide

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Additional Installation Information,
Warranties, and Warnings are available at
www.jameshardie.com
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of James Hardie Technology.
CAULKING
PAINTING
COLORPLUS
®
TECHNOLOGY CAULKING, TOUCH-UP & LAMINATE
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.
Note: OSI Quad as well
as some other caulking manufacturers DO NOT allow tooling.
DO NOT use stain, oil/alkyd base paint, or powder coating
on James Hardie
®
Products. James Hardie products must
be painted within 180 days for primed product and 90 days
for unprimed. 100% acrylic topcoats are recommended.
Do not paint when wet. For application rates refer to paint
manufacturers specifications. Back-rolling is recommended
if the siding is sprayed.
CUT EDGE TREATMENT
Caulk, paint or prime all field cut edges. James Hardie touch-up kits are required to touch-up ColorPlus products.
RECOGNITION: HardieSoffit Panel complies with ASTM C1186 in so doing meets the Fiber-Cement Siding code requirements in the 2006 International Building Code® Section 1404.10 and 1405.15, the 2009/12
International Building Code Section 1404.10 and 1405.16 ; and the 2006/09/12 International Residential Code® for One- and Two-Family Dwellings Table R703.4 and section R703.10. HardieSoffit panel is also
recognized for application in the following: State of Florida Product Approval FL13265, Dade County, Florida NOA No. 13-0311.07, U.S. Dept. of HUD Materials Release 1263, Texas Department of Insurance Product
Evaluation EC-23, City of New York MEA 223-93-M, and California DSA PA-019. These documents should also be consulted for additional information concerning the suitability of this product for specific applications
PAINTING JAMES HARDIE
®
PRODUCTS WITH COLORPLUS
®
TECHNOLOGY
When repainting ColorPlus products, James Hardie recommends the following regarding surface preparation and topcoat application:
• Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of any dust, dirt, or mildew
• Repriming is normally not necessary
• 100% acrylic topcoats are recommended
• DO NOT use stain, oil/alkyd base paint, or powder coating on James Hardie
®
Products.
• Apply finish coat in accordance with paint manufacturers written instructions regarding coverage, application methods, and application temperature
• DO NOT caulk nail heads when using ColorPlus products, refer to the ColorPlus touch-up section
• Care should be taken when handling and cutting James Hardie ColorPlus products. During installation use a wet soft cloth or soft brush to gently wipe off
any residue or construction dust left on the product, then rinse with a garden hose
• Touch up nicks, scrapes and nail heads using the ColorPlus
®
Technology touch-up applicator. Touch-up should be used sparingly.
If large areas require touch-up, replace the damaged area with new HardieSoffit
®
panel with ColorPlus Technology.
• Laminate sheet must be removed immediately after installation of each course.
• Terminate non-factory cut edges into trim where possible, and caulk. Color matched caulks are available from your ColorPlus dealer.
• Treat all other non-factory cut edges using the ColorPlus Technology edge coaters, available from your ColorPlus
®
product dealer.
Note: James Hardie does not warrant the usage of third party touch-up or paints used as touch-up on James Hardie ColorPlus products.
Problems with appearance or performance arising from use of third party touch-up paints or paints used as touch-up that are not James Hardie touch-up, will not
be covered under the James Hardie ColorPlus Limited Finish Warranty.