Since im here i figured i would see what other professionals opinions are for the best way to cut it.
Best saw blade for cutting hardiplank siding.
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You might not find it worthwhile to get out your tile saw for this but if you have a lot of cuts to make it might be worthwhile.
Jigsaw with carbide coated blade.
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When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth.
To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket.
Place the hardie board on a stable surface such as saw horses or a workbench.
Install the hardiblade saw blade in the saw.
Install the blade as per manufacturers instructions.
Ive done many hardiplank siding jobs and ive tried many different cutting methods.
And what techniques and tips they can offer to make the best cuts.
However it is not recommended because it will produce too much dust.
Prep the cutting tool whether it is a circular miter table or reciprocating saw by equipping it with a masonry blade.
Ivy classic 36482 7 1 4 6 tooth fiber cement cutting carbide circular saw blade with 5 8 diamond knockout arbor 1 card.
For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.
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The product can also be cut with a traditional diamond saw blade as well.
Freud d1208dh diablo 12 inch by 8 tooth polycrystalline diamond tipped tcg hardie fiber cement saw blade multi.
This blade is specifically designed to cut all of the james hardi cement fiber board products.
Under 29 cfr 1926 1153 c iii osha provides a specific safe harbor practice for cutting for cutting fiber cement boards using a handheld power saw with blade diameter of 8 inches or less 1.
Circular saw with hardi blade.
For tasks performed outdoors only.