Apply caulk to the joint before and after installing the siding.
Cement siding cutter.
The unique d lobe cam system provides high leverage for long rake cuts on fiber cement siding and a wide enough opening for foam backed vinyl siding and 5 4 trim products.
Installing fiber cement siding is an alternative to wood vinyl and stucco the cost is more than vinyl but less than wood and stucco so it is a project that is cost effective than the former options.
For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.
Compare click to add item turboshear pneumatic fiber cement siding cutter to the compare list.
Bullet tools 220 20 in.
Item 13737 model sa903.
Add to list click to add item turboshear pneumatic fiber cement siding cutter to your list.
There are many cost effective circular saw and vacuum options that meet table 1 requirements for cutting fiber cement.
The malco fcc7 fiber cement siding angle cutter cuts multiple angles in fiber cement siding with guillotine precision.
General tools instruments gecko gauge fiber cement siding gauges.
The ball bearing motor is larger at 6 5 amps and is designed for extended lifespan and increased power.
Ez shear siding and siding trim sst cutter is a versatile dust free cutter for products up to 13 in.
Even if you do invest in higher end tools the total cost per job is low.
Shears are available as a dedicated tool or as an attachment for a drill driver.
Ez shear siding cutter with blade for hardie plank vinyl siding fiber cement siding and trim 3 9 out of 5 stars 31 449 72 449.
The blade is anchored above the large guillotine plate to allow clearance for cutting angles in.
On par with the kett fiber cement shears these are equally as light at four and a half pounds.
Specifically made for cutting fiber cement siding these shears quickly and effectively cut up to 5 16 siding.
Even if you do invest in higher end tools the total cost per job is low.
When installing fiber cement siding always leave a gap at the ends of each length of siding.