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PRIMING & PAINTING

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. In addition non ColorPlus

product versions of HardieShingle

Siding

require a field applied prime coat. 100% acrylic primers and topcoats are

recommended. Do not paint when wet. For application rates refer to paint

manufacturers specifications. Back rolling is recommended when paint is spray applied.

PAINTING JAMES HARDIE

SIDING AND TRIM 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

• Consult applicable code compliance report for correct fasteners type and

placement to achieve specified design wind loads.

• NOTE: Published wind loads may not be applicable to all areas where

Local Building Codes have specific jurisdiction. Consult James Hardie

Technical Services if you are unsure of applicable compliance documentation.

• Drive fasteners perpendicular to siding and framing.

• Fastener heads should fit snug against siding (no air space). (fig. A )

• Do not over-drive nail heads or drive nails at an angle.

• If nail is countersunk, fill nail hole and add a nail. (fig. B)

• For wood framing, under driven nails should be hit flush to the plank with a

hammer (For steel framing, remove and replace nail).

• Do not use aluminum fasteners, staples, or clipped head nails.

PNEUMATIC FASTENING

GENERAL FASTENING REQUIREMENTS

James Hardie products can be hand nailed or fastened with a pneumatic tool.

Pneumatic fastening is highly recommended. Set air pressure so that the

fastener is driven snug with the surface of the siding. A flush mount

attachment on the pneumatic tool is recommended. This will help control the

depth the nail is driven. If setting the nail depth proves difficult, choose a

setting that under drives the nail. (Drive under driven nails snug with a

smooth faced hammer - Does not apply for installation to steel framing).

COLORPLUS

TECHNOLOGY CAULKING, TOUCH-UP & LAMINATE

WINDOWS AND DOORS

Building wall components such as windows, doors and other exterior wall penetrations shall be installed in accordance with the component manufacturer’s written

installation instructions and local building codes. Where windows or doors are installed, continue the application of siding as if the wall is complete. Triming for the

opening and using the resulting piece may throw off the spacing above the break.

Figure 21

CORNER DETAILS

A. Panels butted against corner boards.

B. Panels butted against square wood

strip on inside corner, flashing behind.

C. Laced outside corner.

D. Laced inside corner.

minimum (1") thick trim

CAULKING

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 manufactuers DO NOT allow tooling.

Figure A Figure B

countersunk,

fill & add nail

snug flush

DO NOT

under drive nails

DO NOT

staple

CUT EDGE TREATMENT

Caulk, paint or prime all field cut edges. James Hardie touch-up kits are

required to touch-up ColorPlus products.

Fasteners must be corrosion resistant, galvanized, or stainless steel.

Electro-galvanized are acceptable but may exhibit premature corrosion.

James Hardie recommends the use of quality, hot-dipped galvanized nails.

James Hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.

Stainless steel fasteners are recommended when installing James Hardie

products near the ocean, large bodies of water, or in very humid climates.

• 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 HardieShingle

siding 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

product 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.

RECOGNITION: In accordance with ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2290, HardieShingle lap siding is recognized as a suitable alternate to that specified in: the 2006,2009,&2012 International Residential Code

for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and the 2006, 2009, & 2012 International Building Code,. HardieShingle lap siding is also recognized for application in the following: City of Los Angeles Research Report No.

24862, State of Florida listing FL#889, Dade County, Florida NOA No. 02-0729.02, U.S. Dept. of HUD Materials Release 1263c, 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

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