07-31-2016, 08:17 AM
Aloha Carey,
I understand what you did and have a LOT of respect for you for managing to tackle the difficulties it took to cut holes, etc. KUDOS!!
Interestingly enough Hardie Company HIGHLY recommends AGAINST sawing or any type of cutting operation that creates dust, which stands to reason, because of the high silica content of the material. However, I believe with proper protection, ie, any one of the dust masks available at Home Depot, an installer should be able to alleviate any worries about this problem.
But, just to be clear, I'm referring to HardiBACKER, NOT HardiPANEL. Of course the difference is that 'backer' is used for tile backing and at floors, walls, and ceilings of showers, mainly, or any other area that may come into contact with lots of moisture. And 'panel' is specifically designed for a finished look similar to wood clapboard. I am NOT interested in the 'wood' look but rather a smooth and seamless flat wall punctuated only by horizontal battens similar to a vertical bat n board system. It would appear the backer, though not specifically designed for it, is IDEALLY suited as a 'siding' material with a couple of caveats that need to be addressed via finished product specifications.
Anyway, again, MAHALO for all the interesting points and comments ~ ~ ~
Aloha ~ ~ ~
Kaihekili
I understand what you did and have a LOT of respect for you for managing to tackle the difficulties it took to cut holes, etc. KUDOS!!
Interestingly enough Hardie Company HIGHLY recommends AGAINST sawing or any type of cutting operation that creates dust, which stands to reason, because of the high silica content of the material. However, I believe with proper protection, ie, any one of the dust masks available at Home Depot, an installer should be able to alleviate any worries about this problem.
But, just to be clear, I'm referring to HardiBACKER, NOT HardiPANEL. Of course the difference is that 'backer' is used for tile backing and at floors, walls, and ceilings of showers, mainly, or any other area that may come into contact with lots of moisture. And 'panel' is specifically designed for a finished look similar to wood clapboard. I am NOT interested in the 'wood' look but rather a smooth and seamless flat wall punctuated only by horizontal battens similar to a vertical bat n board system. It would appear the backer, though not specifically designed for it, is IDEALLY suited as a 'siding' material with a couple of caveats that need to be addressed via finished product specifications.
Anyway, again, MAHALO for all the interesting points and comments ~ ~ ~
Aloha ~ ~ ~
Kaihekili
Kaihekili