Attaching A 2x4 Fence Post To Hardy Board Siding

2 place the siding on two 2 by 4s so that the mark is between the boards for support when the siding has not been installed.

Attaching a 2x4 fence post to hardy board siding.

This fencing mimics the siding once applied to farm sheds barns and similar outbuildings. Nail the siding between three quarter and one inch from the top of the siding starting three eighth of an inch from the edge of the plank. Ideally you would have backing in the wall to nail this trim to sides especially but you could also attach it to your sheathing provided it is a minimum of 7 16 ply osb. Supports tightly against the fence boards.

Without it each board s end grain would be exposed to the weather and the life of the fence would be shortened. Mark the siding where you want to drill the hole. You could use hardie trim cement miratec borate treated fiber smarttrim lp or probably a few other products that would be similar. This siding choice is made of fiber cement which is extremely durable and long lasting to weather the cold and hot seasons.

The cap rail is an important part of this fence. Install the posts top and bottom rails and. Nail the siding to the building frame using the nail gun and siding nails. Drill pilot holes at each mark one quarter to one half inch deep to make it easier to insert screws and prevent cracking the siding.