The short answer is that yes we can install hardie over stucco.
Hardie lap siding over stucco.
Sleek and strong hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america.
Hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america.
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The best method involves installing strapping structural wood framing fastened through the existing stucco to the studs.
Prep the wall to keep bits of stucco from falling between the new siding and the old stucco scrape away loose or crumbling debris from cracks in the stucco and roughly patch the cracks with mortar.
Stucco adorns the facade or interior walls in many homes.
How to install siding over stucco walls.
Replacing stucco with james hardie international s hardiplank siding on the exterior of your home dramatically changes the styling of the home.
Luckily it takes lots of water to saturate hardie products.
But if you want a look that echos stucco without all the hassles fiber cement siding is a better choice.
Unfortunately it isn t a good idea to try to install hardiplank siding over the top of surfaces that aren t flat and even.
With a full spectrum of colors and textures hardieplank lap siding sets the standard in exterior cladding.
Re siding your house with hardiepanel vertical siding or combining it with hardieplank lap siding is sure to add visual punch to your design.
Install james hardie siding the right way.
Get a reliable james hardie siding contractor that stands behind their work to install your siding the right way.
If your contractor installs hardie siding when it s saturated it may show signs of shrinkage or even staining over time.
Hardie siding does a great job of wicking moisture when it is installed on the wall but when it s uncovered and flat on the ground it will absorb water.
One of the most common questions homeowners ask us is whether hardie board can be installed over stucco or if the stucco must always be removed.