Cement Siding Steps 4-7: Installation, Clean-Up, Inspection, Warranty

4. Cement Board Siding Installation (and trim)

• Next begins the installation of the chosen trim products and the fiber cement siding clapboard or shingles product.
• Typically stainless steel nails are specifed.
• It’s best to use full runs, (long pieces of clapboards), as much as possible to minimize seams for better apearance and longevity.
• If contracted to do so, the final step in the siding process is to apply a high-quality, paint for a beautiful, long-lasting finish.

5. Site Clean-Up:

• Light clean-up should be performed daily
• Thorugh clean-up should be done at job completion
• All supplies and rubbish should be removed
• Outdoor fixtures and furniture are replaced
• Several pieces of clapboards or shingles are left for future use

6. Installation Inspection:

• Schedule a time to do a walk around and installalation inspection on one of the last days.

7. Warrantee:

• Receive clear written documentation of any warranty both material and installation for your siding project.