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   Michael_Rimoldi | Dec 07, 2001 06:51am | #1

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   Frank,

   Believe it or not, and against manufactures likley recommendations, I used them on a porch ceiling! I really liked the "random" stucco pattern so I went for it.

   I used a ton of liquid nails and galvanized 6d and fastened them as a ceiling for my wrap around porch. 9 panels total. Trimmed them with the Hardie 1 x 4s.

   Looks quite nice at the ten foot level that the porch is and hopefully will be maintenance free for quite some time. Been hanging there nearly a year with no problems.

   I did kill a brand new DeWalt hole saw drilling out for the four light receptacles. Needs to be a better way to bore holes in the stuff.

   Mike

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   Frank_DuVal | Dec 10, 2001 03:49pm | #2

   *Mike:Thanks for the reply. That sounds like a very innovative use for HardiPanels. I imagine it would be very hard on cutting tools to make round holes of a large size. It must be hard to use the vacuum assisted diamond core drill on a ceiling!Frank DuVal

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   Frank_DuVal | Dec 10, 2001 03:49pm | #3

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   I have a customer who wants me to install HardiPanel Stucco sheets. I was just curious if anyone here has experience with it. I know many people have posted with HardiPlank information and the general concencious is that the planks are great.

   I would really love to see a finished wall in the northern Virginia area. Pictures anyone?

   Thanks,

   Frank DuVal