Drilling Through Fiber Cement Siding

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Drilling through fiber cement siding. Holes are easy to make with an electric drill and a carbide tip drill bit. They re cheaper and easy to install and you can cut the proper size hole in a plastic mounting block with a utility knife or a snips. Although the siding does not require drilling pilot holes you may need to run wire or cable through the siding necessitating drilling a hole. If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs.

Next nail the first row of siding into the studs leaving 1 8 gaps at the corner boards to allow for caulking. Jaime prefers to use the vinyl mounting blocks typically used with vinyl siding. Most fiber cement manufacturers make mounting blocks for lights electrical receptacles a c lines pvc venting etc. Find fiber cement siding accessories at lowe s today.

Cement fiber siding cfs can be drilled nailed and cut much like wood. 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. Blind nailing fiber cement siding. Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface.

Colorview makes selecting and coordinating siding roofing and trim easier and more fun. It can be cut and drilled just like wood. Since it is more abrasive than wood carbide or diamond blades are best for cutting. It is a concrete product that is light flexible and has a woodlike finish.

The siding is fire resistant providing a high level of protection for a home. Use a carbide or masonry bit if the siding is a composite or. As with any project good eye protection is recommended.