Drilling Through Cement Siding

Cut from the back of the siding.

Drilling through cement siding. Shears are available as a dedicated tool or as an attachment for a drill driver. 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. Cement board rated g this is definitely one of my more surprising episodes. Cement fiber siding can be drilled while installed on a house or.

Cement fiber siding cfs can be drilled nailed and cut much like wood. I drilled through it the first time using a halfway finished hole. Use a carbide or masonry bit if the siding is a composite or. Install flashing at.

However drilling through cement fiber siding goes better if you use a carbide drill bit as opposed to a regular steel drill bit. When installing fiber cement siding always leave a gap at the ends of each length of siding. 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. As with any project good eye protection is recommended.

When fitted with a carbide coated blade a jigsaw can be used to cut holes and curves. The siding is fire resistant providing a high level of protection for a home. Although the siding does not require drilling pilot holes you may need to run wire or cable through the siding necessitating drilling a hole. When using shears cut with the back of the siding facing up.

Since it is more abrasive than wood carbide or diamond blades are best for cutting. Holes are easy to make with an electric drill and a carbide tip drill bit. For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.