Fiber Cement Sheeting for walls instead of painted plywood?

[whitenack]

Has anyone used something like fiber cement sheets for exterior walls instead of painted plywood?

Fiber Cement would be quite a bit more expensive but would be weatherproof.

 

[aart]

You could. Would be a bit harder to cut for fitting and windows etc.

 

[KyCoop]

And unholy heavey

 

[Ridgeback825]

Has anyone used something like fiber cement sheets for exterior walls instead of painted plywood?

Fiber Cement would be quite a bit more expensive but would be weatherproof.

I'd use Hardi board over the concrete based backer board.

 

[whitenack]

I'd use Hardi board over the concrete based backer board.

Thanks. I thought Hardi board was the same thing? I was meaning something like Hardi board.

 

[Ridgeback825]

Thanks. I thought Hardi board was the same thing? I was meaning something like Hardi board.

Yes, on showers I typically use Durrock or Permabase that is actual concrete. I almost used Hardie for our coops but the price steered me towards T1-11. Lol

 

[whitenack]

Yes, on showers I typically use Durrock or Permabase that is actual concrete. I almost used Hardie for our coops but the price steered me towards T1-11. Lol

Thanks, Yeah, the price difference is significant. Was hoping it would offset the cost/time/effort of keeping it painted but it might not.

 

[Ridgeback825]

Thanks, Yeah, the price difference is significant. Was hoping it would offset the cost/time/effort of keeping it painted but it might not.

It's cheaper than the pvc sheet that I used for the hen house floor! That stuff was not cheap! But yes, I spent hours painting every inch of our coop and don't want to do that often!

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Painting T-11 sheathing is as easy as using exterior stain. You can use a semi transparent stain for a nice wood look or solid body for color. The plywood material will hold those products much better than smooth wood does. Will last a long time on that rough sheathing surface and re-coating is scraping free. Pressure wash or hose and scrub it clean then slap on another two coats.

 

[Ridgeback825]

Painting T-11 sheathing is as easy as using exterior stain. You can use a semi transparent stain for a nice wood look or solid body for color. The plywood material will hold those products much better than smooth wood does. Will last a long time on that rough sheathing surface and re-coating is scraping free. Pressure wash or hose and scrub it clean then slap on another two coats.

Yes, it was the frame that took for...e....ver! Lol