There s one more thing homeowners like about fiber cement siding.
How to patch hardboard siding.
Apply the wood putty in layers when filling holes exceeding 1cm.
Buckling is usually another sign of moisture.
Wash down the entire hardboard siding with water containing mild detergent and allow the siding to dry completely.
5 apply the compound.
Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.
Sand the area smooth and then paint it to match the rest of the siding.
Begin painting the siding by applying acrylic latex primer.
Allow the compound to dry according to manufacturer s directions printed on the container.
Hardboard siding 8 inch wide costs 45 cents per linear foot while fiber cement runs 37 cents.
Use sandpaper to smooth and even the entire hardboard siding surface.
Use the trowel or a flat stick to shape the compound to fit the style of the siding.
It holds paint better than wood.
Apply 2 layers of acrylic latex primer using a paintbrush.
Any buckled or moisture damaged hardboard siding must be replaced.
For deep holes build up the patch with several successive layers allowing each to dry before applying the next.
Recognized for its density strength and traditional wood appearance masonite hardboard is a partially synthetic alternative to solid wood.
Though it used to be a little more expensive than hardboard siding fiber cement siding now costs less in my area.