Hardie Lap Siding Mitered Corners

To detail a mitered outside corner using james hardie s artisan lap siding a robust interior corner must first be constructed.

Hardie lap siding mitered corners.

Behind the fiber cement sheeting should be a breathable waterproof membrane followed by exterior sheathing and then an air gap with small wooden spacers screwed into the corner. In a woven corner also known as a laced corner each successive course of siding is mated with its counterpart on the adjoining wall. Notice the grey caulk that the carpenters did during the siding install. Sleek and strong hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america.

Simplicity tool is one of the first and original manufacturers of building siding corners and in fact originated some of the designs now in general use. With a full spectrum of colors and textures hardieplank lap siding sets the standard in exterior cladding. The simplest way to turn the corner when using lap siding or cedar shingles is by constructing a woven corner see figure above. Ideally we d skip corner board and go with mitered corners.

These outside corners look like they are mitered but in fact they are woven. Artisan collection by james hardie our artisan collection is for those with impeccable taste. Mitering corners with james hardie artisan series siding we are considering using james hardie s artisan series on the portions of our new house that will have siding instead of brick. Offering gorgeous deep shadow lines and extra thick boards artisan lap siding and trim will set your home apart.

This photo above shows the woven corners before we painted.