Ok To Drill Into Fiber Cement Siding

Manufactured by james hardie hardieplank siding is a fibrous cement based product.

Ok to drill into fiber cement siding.

Because the siding. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. Cement fiber siding is a commonly used building material. Cement fiber siding cfs can be drilled nailed and cut much like wood.

Fiber cement siding has many benefits beyond its low maintenance requirements. A durable material made of portland cement silica and wood fiber hardieplank stands up to weather insects and rot. Fiber cement siding gained popularity in australia due to the heavy brush fires and later gained popularity in north america in the 1980s. Hardieplank is available as ready to paint or with a color layer.

It s fire resistant impact resistant insect and rodent resistant and moisture resistant to name a few. As with any project good eye protection is recommended. It can be cut and drilled just like wood. Holes are easy to make with an electric drill and a carbide tip drill bit.

When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth. Since it is more abrasive than wood carbide or diamond blades are best for cutting. The siding is fire resistant providing a high level of protection for a home. It is a concrete product that is light flexible and has a woodlike finish.