Danny Pritchard Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 I found this interesting today.These are steps going to a 2nd floor condo unit.I was told these are the homeowners responsibility.The present owner has glued hardieboard to what I would guess is rusted out metal risers.This was the buyers biggest concern.Walking down the stairs after the inspection the hardieboard gave (2nd photo)way under the buyers foot and he almost fell down the stairs. Danny Pritchard Download Attachment: Hardieboard at steps0002.jpg 82.46 KB Download Attachment: Hardieboard at steps0001.jpg 86.32 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Speaking of Hardiplank, what's the overall impression of it? (Obviously the above application is inappropriate) It's only just beginning to make an appearance around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlee Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Now that most builders have gone through the installation learning curve, many are using it. (Vinyl is still the siding of preference however becauseof lower cost.) I've seen no problems with it, and some I've seen is now 5 years old. On one job I did there was some waviness in a southern exposure, but no one, including the Hardy people, had any explanation for it. If I were building my own place today and could not afford brick, I'd go with Hardiplank. -David Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Hi, Hardiplank and Hardiboard siding is used a lot here in the Northwest. It holds up very well to the weather, holds paint well and looks great. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 I sided my home w/ Hardi plank. It looks very nice, and installs well. I like that it's paintable too, because my wife's tastes are fickle and change about every three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stanley Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Just a little over 3 years ago, I did an addition on my place and installed hardie cladding - no problems. I also inserted the cut end of a small piece into the ground in an area that retains moisture. I remove it once in awhile to see whats happening - so far, nothing. Good stuff. Maybe as good as the asbestos shingles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Originally posted by Konrad Speaking of Hardiplank, what's the overall impression of it? (Obviously the above application is inappropriate) It's only just beginning to make an appearance around here. It debuted here about 12-15 years ago. It's now the siding of choice in new construction. Way more Hardiplank goes up than any other single product. I sided my house with it 12 years ago. It's doing fine. I still occasionally pick scraps out of the mud. After running them through my dishwasher they look fine. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 The feedback from the contractors that I know is generally positive. Two complaints have been that it can warp and become wavy in certain exposures and it is brittle and cracks if hit hard (especially during cold weather). Compared to the cost of natural wood siding or brick veneer, it is a reasonable option as an upgrade from vinyl. I am sure that installation as stair treads is nowhere to be found in the manufacturer's published installation specifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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