Cutting James Hardie Siding
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2012
- This video shows the score and snap method of cutting James Hardie siding. You can also read about this method in the James Hardie instructions. This method minimizes dust and should be employed whenever possible.
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It's great to hear you warning people about breathing silica dust. Thanks for the video!
James, Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I spent a lot of time at the common box stores like Home Depot and Lowes asking about Hardie siding board cutting and those morons think they know a lot, but know nothing. They kept trying to sell me a diamond saw blade because it's the only thing to use. Your video is excellent!
great video, especially warning of the dangers of crystalline silica dust.
I spoke to a JHS salesman today and even he didn't suggest this incredibly simple method. He said I should use a blade with minimal teeth, which is true if I want to use a blade on a miter saw, but this is way simpler. And I would think that rough edges wouldn't matter much since it'll likely be covered by trim. You may have saved me having to lay out money for multiple blades. Thanks!
Thanks for the video James. Though I suspected it, I was not sure the "quality of cut" with the score and snap method. You just proved it. I have a small siding job to do on my garage and will try this.
Folks, this is great for the DIY person that has a small job to do and does not want to invest in (or maybe cannot afford) "another set of tools" for a one time deal. Obviously, this method will most likely not appeal for the general contractor that may do siding several times per month. This is not what this video is for, it is for the guy or gal that is on a budget and/or has a small job to do.
My mere two cents.
Thanks again James!!!
Safest, healthiest, cheapest way to cut HardiePlank. Thanks for the video.
hey james, i was wondering about the score and snap method so your video was awesome. i've never handled a piece of hardie before but i have a couple of walls to do on my workshop. those haters that are critical are just too hateful and critical ( lack of love basically ) ; ignore them and don't even reply to them. silica dust is even worse than asbestos, it never leaves your lungs once its in there. 2 hardware stores and a builder i talked to didn't even mention the scoring method, and for a diy small job, thats all you need. thanks again dude.
Thanks. I had to know this part of the job. So happy that I don't need to buy a special saw to do this task. I am replacing some damaged siding on my house.
Great job on the video and thanks for taking the time.
Thank you for posting this, very helpful
Thank you sir for showing a safer video I had no clue about silica dust boss never said a word now I use water when I can or a vacuum and respirator I see so many treating it like wood without a clue the dangers in the dust
Worked like a charm!! Thanks!!
Thank you James! I am replacing some bad siding on my roof dormers. No use buying special tools that won't be used very often.
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Brilliant! Exactly what I needed to know, thank you!
Thank you. Makes sense and will try it. I am concerned about the dust it produces with this type of material.
I know breathing silica dust is the next big health issue in our country after asbestosis from the same company in the past, JH.
Gracias utilice tu sistema y me dio un excelente resultado , Dios te bendiga.
BRUH!!!! This is the best method ive seen so far. its slower but for smallee jobs hey...Im with u
Good info. Thanks for posting.
Excellant video, thank you. Very nice use of the term dude, I like it
Cement shears are also a good option if you're doing a very large job or know you will be doing more down the road. Worth every penny.
Great advice. Many thanks.
Maureen, youtube is being glitchy and I'm unable to directly respond to your question. You can cut angles close to 90 degrees, but the more obtuse the angle, the harder it is to snap--I use a small dry concrete saw and a triple filter respirator, although any breathing device P100 or better is OK.
Thank you for the video!
Wish I would have saw this video two weeks ago it really works nice
curious, do laminate shear cutter work?
Thanks for sharing! How do you cut Hardi Trim 3/4 in thickness?
Bingo! Thanks for posting in detail
Great video....thanks!
Thanks for the Information!
James - will the score and snap method work for gable angles?
Great. What the name of the knife?
i do the same. ths angle piece can still be cut the same way. i use a drywall easp to cleanup
Must the cut ends then be sealed or primed?
Great Video.
Thank you for the nice concise video. You mentioned having to use a saw for your angled cuts. Is it possible to score and snap an angled cut cleanly?
It is, but you'd have to cut really far down into it to get a clean snap since you'd be going against the grain at an angle. When cutting at an angle, it's best to use a saw with only 3-6 teeth.
good info
Thanks!!!
thanks for the viseo
how can i calculate the angle i need to cut for the corners? i'm installing about 15 boards in a small gable end of my roof but can't figure out the angle at the ends. also, when i'm ready to pain, any outdoor wood paint will do? thanks
There is a super handy tool that you can use and it doesn't involve any math or calculations! It's an angle finder and you can get simple ones that are just two straight edges bolted together or ones with a build in digital display that actually tells yo the angle. The former is just fine. For really big applications you can even make your own out of flat stock.
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Thanks brother
You bet!
Pitch x 4+2.5 is plumb cut. Level cut is 90 degrees minus plumb cut.
Great. I'll do this for the couple end cuts I have.
Unfortunately, I have to rip three twelve foot boards.
I'm down with this video that would be great for a small job I didn't even know you could cut it like that it works for me thanks for the info
This way takes like5 minutes each peice what are you gonna do if you got to cut a gable or a roof line.
I think I would be scared to bend it lmao
just did over 9000 square feet of hardie panel. can't imagine doing it this way for time
The over 9000 is old and stupid.
I see what you're saying, and I agree, but I really did about 9250 square feet at a Public Storage Facility out here. 2 guys, in about 250 man hours
Micah Houghton
I do Apologize then. Its just Anonymous Children go around with this stupid over 9000 crap from a Anime. The Public Storage's I have seen all used Drywall.
yep. up here they're mostly done in T1-11 and some stucco but the regional management is switching everything to stucco pattern hardie panel
Not exactly the best way to cut Hardie. Probably the cheapest but if you are siding a whole house you better have strong wrists.
A whole house will take about half a year
Use this method if you want to hang a 1/8 of a square a day.
What happens when you need to plank a 10ft wide wall ? Are you gonna score and snap every piece or make a stack get the circular saw out and cut them all at once with a Hardie Blade. This is a DIY method, professionals don't cut the product this way, too slow
You're missing the point (and engaging in a straw man). I use a saw for a lot of Hardie (and I seem to remember discussing this in this video or others), but Hardie recommends (and I agree) that simple 90 cuts are score and snap to reduce job site dust. This is fast and easy (faster than using my 4" saw with a diamond blade). Don't take my word for it--read the Hardie sheets. Also, check out my new article on PEX manifolds coming out in the September issue of Fine Homebuilding.
Great video but it takes 10 times the time to make a cut on wood. One pass with the saw and you move on. I regret buying this siding now.
You won’t regret it once you see how long and how well a paint job lasts on this material- unlike wood.
A break is a lot more effective
Fuk! I’ve been breathing this stuff for years....should have a giant warming label on each board 🤬
Those hardie blades are to expensive...
Way cheaper than wood. Only $8.00 for a 12 foot long piece at Home Depot. Of course you can buy flimsy cheap vinyl siding. No comparison.
@@MajorCordite I believe he's talking about the diamond blades...
This method doesn’t work when the guy installing it wants it fast
that is the worst way on earth to cut it... it dulls the blade instantly.. and you need a lot of pressure to score it... i just got through doing the front of my house and tried this.... instantly regretted it...
This siding is junk, you pick it up and it falls apart,
Apparently you know nothing about hardi board
Dan Gauthier Handle it properly. Strong in some ways, weak in others.