I would do a complete frame up 16" oc and apply the hardieplank horizontally with a 6 1/2" reveal, level all the way around, starting a little above grade to prevent water problems. Then install a cap of 5/4 x 6 Miratek around the perimeter, mitered on all ends for pretty. The Miratek cap will help shed water over the sides and down the hardieplank.
Need Help - Making a privacy fence from Hardieplank
Hi,
First time posting, so please forgive me if this topic has already been discussed (I tried searching and didn't find anything).
I am a part-time handyman/contractor and am trying to make a privacy fence around a customers trashcans. He is interested in the sides being made from hardieplank. I've never worked with it, but am familiar.
The spans are 72" and 58" (it's a small "L"-shaped area).
Anyone have any experience with making a fence from hardieplank? I am curious if I need to get into framing it out with 2x4 supports 16-24" OC or if a plank can span 72" only secured on the ends (to 4x4s in concrete) without bowing/breaking.
BIG thank you to any comments/feedback/suggestions.
Looking forward to being apart of this community!
Best,
Ian
First time posting, so please forgive me if this topic has already been discussed (I tried searching and didn't find anything).
I am a part-time handyman/contractor and am trying to make a privacy fence around a customers trashcans. He is interested in the sides being made from hardieplank. I've never worked with it, but am familiar.
The spans are 72" and 58" (it's a small "L"-shaped area).
Anyone have any experience with making a fence from hardieplank? I am curious if I need to get into framing it out with 2x4 supports 16-24" OC or if a plank can span 72" only secured on the ends (to 4x4s in concrete) without bowing/breaking.
BIG thank you to any comments/feedback/suggestions.
Looking forward to being apart of this community!
Best,
Ian
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Hardiplank will not work well at that span....so do the suggested framing out. Ron
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