JamesHardie™ Installation Best Practices

1. Siding to Ground: Minimum 6 inches.
2. Siding to Slabs, Path, Steps: Minimum 2 inches.
3. Siding to Deck: Minimum 2 inches.
4. Sheltered Areas: Minimum ¼ inch.
5. Horizontal Flashing: Minimum ¼ inch. Do NOT caulk.
6. Mortar Masonry: Minimum ¼ inch. Do NOT caulk.
7. Block Penetrations: Minimum ¼ inch above flashing. Do NOT caulk.
8. Field-Joint Flashing: Do NOT caulk joint.
9. Roof to Wall Clearances: Minimum 2 inches.
10. Kick Out Flashing: Minimum 4 inches x 4 inches.
11. Siding to Gutter: 1 inch.
12. Valley Flashing: Extend shingles at least 1 inch out from the fascia when gutters are present.

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