Blind nail the fiber cement siding in place starting with the bottom piece.
How to replace damaged hardie siding.
To remove and replace damaged siding.
Cut the fiber cement siding to length wear approved dust protection.
You can use a soft cloth or a brush to clean.
How to patch hardieplank.
Then hammer away on the rest of the board.
Use a pry bar to remove the damaged siding.
Brush away any chipped paint small loose pieces of siding or anything else that mars the plane of the siding.
If you re replacing more than one board in a run simply hammer a nail into the top corner to support it and then move half way down the board.
Sand over the damaged area lightly but thoroughly with a medium grit sandpaper to smooth any jagged edges and create an easy grip surface.
Use a 4 foot level to check and then hammer in another nail.
Use a mallet or hammer to gently drive the tip of the bar up behind the siding if necessary.
Here is a link to the nailing machine i was using.
Trim trees and other plants away from your home.
Be sure the top one goes through both boards.
Clean dirt and other debris off the outside of your house with a garden hose once or twice a year.
Remove any nails from the top piece of good siding.
Proper hardie plank siding maintenance.