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   Matt | Oct 21, 2005 02:42pm | #1

   Wow - that's a great title you put on your thread!   Real descriptive.

   Re your question, 1) read the directions.  Here is the link. http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner.htm

   2) use the search function here at BT.  The topic has been discussed here a bizillion times.

    

   
   

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   Edited 10/21/2005 7:44 am ET by Matt

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   Mark87 | Oct 21, 2005 03:20pm | #2

   Matt--thanks for the link---humor is always appreciated--Mark

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   Matt | Oct 21, 2005 03:37pm | #3

   A bit more info:  Cutting: electric FC siding shears, regular skill saw with blade specifically made for the purpose or regular carbide blade for just 1 or 2 cuts, or they do make dust collection skill saws that are specifically for the purpose.  I have even made a single cut with just a utility knife.  If you use a power saw, wear breathing protection.

   Nailing: pnematic nailing is best.  It is difficult to hand drive siding nails as they tend to bend although if you have to install only a few pieces it works OK.  Use galvanized nails.  SS if you have money to waste.  Use a roofing gun or siding gun.  1 3/4" min nail length.  I have even used a framing gun with 10p HD nails although you need to adjust it so that it doesn't drive the nails down all the way and then finish them off with a regular hammer.

   Edited 10/21/2005 10:56 pm ET by Matt