Drilling Into Cement Board Siding

Therefore drilling through it requires proper tools and techniques.

Drilling into cement board siding. Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface. Although the siding does not require drilling pilot holes you may need to run wire or cable through the siding necessitating drilling a hole. Pilot holes and driving two galvanized box nails at each stud photo 4. Cement fiber siding is a commonly used building material.

Use a carbide or masonry bit if the siding is a composite or. It can be cut and drilled just like wood. Cutting fiberglass cement siding raises a lot of silica dust so work outside and wear a dust mask. Put on safety goggles whenever drilling sawing or nailing cement fiber siding.

While hardieplank siding offers durability it easily breaks. Drill a small hole using an electric drill and drill bit. It is a concrete product that is light flexible and has a woodlike finish. Wear a dust mask or respirator.

In this video i will show you how to drill into brick concrete and cement with a drill and also how to attach fix mount or anchor into a brick concrete or. Hardieplank is available as ready to paint or with a color layer. Your nail length may vary from ours depending on the type of exterior sheathing used on your home. Fit a cordless drill with a standard wood bit about 1 16 inch larger than the screw if you re drilling through vinyl or steel siding.

Nail up the frieze board by drilling 1 8 in.