I am doing a project with 8-1/4" x 12' cement fiber board to install on older home with existing 3/4" cedar tough & groove structural sheathing (re-screwed at studs) with new tar paper coverage. 3 questions: 1.) what is the butt joint gap (clearance) on a 8'x 30' and 8'x40' wall dimensions...

Adding a face-lift facade to an existing metal/steel building that is serving as a primary residence (built-out residential interior). Customer attempting to create "somewhat" of a more residential appearance (at least on the front of the building). I recommended a faux stone panel across the...

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I'm in the process of changing over to hardie plank on most of my incoming contracts. What are some going rates in NC by the square of 7 1/4 board? Also, trim and corners?