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1. Before the fiber-cement shake panels (figure C -- also known as a "HardiShingle" -- see Resources, below, for more information on this product) go up you'll need to put up the fascia board. Add new wall sheathing if yours is damaged.

   Note: Fiber cement siding is a composite of Portland cement, silica and wood fibers so it should last much longer than real wood!

2. Snap a chalk line as a reference point for the transition board, also known as a freize board.

3. Cut flashing to keep moisture from seeping behind the trim. Slip the flashing underneath the wall sheathing (figure D) and nail the flashing in place using galvanized roofing nails.

4. To replicate the look of cedar shake, cut a 2" piece of fiber cement board that will go right above the drip cap, then a larger piece on top of that -- and finally the shingle panels.

5. Nail the starter strip in place above the drip cap with a coiled nailing sider. It doesn't need to fit exactly in the corner.

6. The wider plank will need to be cut at an angle so use an angle finder. Slide it in place until you have the proper angle (figure E). Transfer the angle to all the planks and the shingle panels.

7. Nail the first plank in place then start on the shingle panels. Be sure to line up the shingle panels with studs so rather than starting at the end, start in the center and line the end of the shingle panel up with the center stud. If you line one end up with a stud, the other end and all the other panels will be lined up.

8. For the second course, you'll want to leave a 7-1/2" exposure, which will cover the end of the notches on the first course (figure F).

In the next segment our host will install a copper-top cupola on the garage.

RESOURCES :

Shingleside Straight-edge Panels and Trim
Brand name: HardiShingle and HardiTrim
Where available: Local retail or lumber yard
James Hardie Siding Products
26300 La Alameda
Suite 250
Mission Viejo, CA 92910
Toll-free: 800-9-HARDIE (800-942-7343)
Fax: 651-784-7098
Email: info@jameshardie.com
Website: www.jameshardie.com

StainShield Solid Hide Acrylic Latex Siding Stain and Accolade Exterior Latex Eggshell Paint
Brand name: Pratt & Lambert
Where available: Visit the Pratt & Lambert website, link below.
Pratt & Lambert Paints
101 W. Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Toll-free: 800-289-7728
Website: www.prattandlambert.com

Cupola, Shutters, Hardware and Flower Boxes

Cupola
Style: Medium cupola with base
Model #: M8 Copper
Color: White

Shutters
Style: Louvered cedar
Model #: Hampton 22 x 34
Color: Dark green

Hardware
Style: Hinges, Dogs
Model #s: Hinges -- L-1/2, Dogs -- S-Lag
Color: Black

Flower Boxes
Style: Traditional flanged
Model #: WB-22
Color: Dark green
Where available: Visit the Vixen Hill website, link below.
Vixen Hill
69 Main St.
Elverson, PA 19520
Toll-free: 800-423-2766
Fax: 610-286-2099
Website: www.vixenhill.com

Fence Posts, Panel, Gate and Drip Cap
Brand name: Midwest Fence
Color: Western red cedar
Where available: Visit the Midwest Fence website, link below.
Midwest Fence and Mfg. Co.
525 E. Villaume Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-2221
Fax: 651-451-6939
Website: www.midwestfence.com

Fast Post-setting Material
Brand name: Anchor-It
Where available: Homecenters, retailers, fencing contractor yards or visit the Anchor-It website, link below.
Traeger Brothers, Inc.
PO Box 829
Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Toll-free: 800-532-4446
Fax: 208-384-5862
Website: www.anchorit.info

GUESTS :

Justin Hultman
Contractor
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Greg Livermont
District Manager
James Hardie
855 Village Center Dr.
Box 305
North Oaks, MN 55127
Phone: 651-784-7094

David Karpe
Marketing Manager
Midwest Fence
525 E. Villaume Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-451-2221