So I nowhave permission from my homeowners association to use metal and/or fasteners for the hardipanel. I am still more interested in a seamless look, but am not sure if it can happen. I'm hoping some of you know a little about the metal trim used between panels.

Any sources?

Supply costs?

Hints or Ideas?


Thanks.. Marja

I am also very curious if there is a technicque to fasten these to a wall showing no fasteners on the face of the panel/board.  I was thinking about fastener from the wall behind but the hardipanel is not thick enough to get a screw to hold I think.  Anyone have better ideas?

Looks great.

Where did you source the windows?

I actually emailed Hardie on this last week.  They called me back very promptly.  There is no hidden fastner system for this product.  I suggested SS Screws, and they said that that would be acceptable.  I figured that if I had to look at it, I might as well be cool....... 

Another thing that I thought of AFTER I talked to the Hardie guy was to glue it on............  Something like, OSB to Tyvek to 1/4 plywood (nailed heavily) to hardie (glued to the plywood).....but I imagine that would open a realm of other problems...

BTW, anyone else interested in the Colorplus product?  I would love to use it, but they will only sell it by the unit as far as I can tell.  And I only need 3 sheets.  Guess I will just paint it.

If you use Hardiboard you are pretty much going to have to live with the seams.  Even if you install it contrary to the manufacturer's instructions, I think you will find that the the 2x4 studs you are nailing to are not all uniform (some are bowed in and out etc) and Hardiboard is very rigid so it shows all.  I've seen some other builders installing with the unfinished side out, then floating over it with a skim coat of dryvitt.  I have seen several of these installations start peeling off within a couple years.