Fiber Cement Siding On Icf

Buildblock building systems offers three different block styles.

Fiber cement siding on icf.

Buildblock and buildlock are similar and will be treated together. Since there is 3 8 foam from outside face of icf to wicket the thinness of the siding results in a wavy siding surface we have had similar results applying fiber cement siding directly to vertical strapping over rigid insulation. There is little instruction from the siding or backer board manufacturers due to the variations among icf blocks. Prefabricated fiber cement siding provides several pros and cons when applied as an exterior finish to icf.

The screen keeps insects out while the space allows air to circulate behind the siding. Designed to be somewhat easily removable for inspection of the icfs insects 2. Paint can be retouched if it gets nicked 3. Weatherside fiber cement siding is the one and weatherside fiber cement siding is the one and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles.

Truexterior trim board at grade 1. Once painted it looks almost identical to wood. It s available in many styles and widths both smooth and wood textured and you still get the crisp joints and details that ll make your home s exterior stand out. Fiber cement siding stands up to wind rain hail fire insects and even hurricane level storms.

Installing cement fiber board siding over an icf is becoming more prevalent. For the icf s we fastened the siding over the weather resistant barrier into the icf plastic wickets. Keeps the stucco cement board away from ground moisture. A good practice for installing wood siding on a wall is.

To apply the siding over vertical 1 inch x 2 inch 25 mm x 51 mm wood nailing strips with a screen at the bottom. Fiberglass cement siding is a composite made of portland cement silica and wood fiber. Building on the original 70 year old swiss durisol technology we have brought icf building blocks into the 21st century. It is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years.

Fiber cement siding comes in many colors and textures including some that mimic wood shingles.