{"product_id":"hardie-architectural-panel-siding-sea-grass","title":"James Hardie Architectural Panel Siding, Sea Grass Texture, Primed for Paint","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJames Hardie Architectural Panel Siding, Sea Grass Texture, Primed for Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardie Architectural Panel Siding is James Hardie's flat, large-format fiber cement panel, milled 5\/16 in. thick and primed for field paint. This is the Sea Grass texture, sold in 4 ft. wide panels at 8 ft., 10 ft. or 12 ft. lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimed for Paint only.\u003c\/strong\u003e None of the three Architectural Panel textures are available in a factory ColorPlus finish. Contact us to request a ColorPlus quote if you'd like a factory-finished color option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanels install over framing at 16 in. or 24 in. o.c. Vertical joints are caulked, battened or built to a code-compliant seam, and horizontal joints take Z-flashing, per James Hardie's ESR-1844 fastening schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Hardie's flat, large-format fiber cement vertical panel siding, milled 5\/16 in. thick in the Sea Grass texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoncombustible fiber cement (ASTM E136), Class A flame spread (ASTM E84), resists moisture damage and holds no appeal for pests like woodpeckers or termites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimed and ready for field paint in the color of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 ft. wide panels in 8, 10 or 12 ft. lengths, for fewer seams than lap siding on a given elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplies with ICC-ES ESR-1844 and current IBC\/IRC code requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull elevations on modern and contemporary builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent walls, gables and feature panels paired with lap or shingle siding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and multi-family exteriors where large-format panels speed install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJames Hardie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardie Architectural Panel Siding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSea Grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber cement, ASTM C1186 Grade II Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePanel Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ft. (48 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePanel Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft., 10 ft. or 12 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimed for paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFire Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoncombustible per ASTM E136, Class A flame spread per ASTM E84\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum Stud Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in. o.c. (24 in. o.c. with the reduced fastener schedule)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage, 4 ft. x 8 ft. panel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage, 4 ft. x 10 ft. panel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage, 4 ft. x 12 ft. panel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePanels per Lift, 4 ft. x 8 ft. and 4 ft. x 10 ft.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePanels per Lift, 4 ft. x 12 ft.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-Year Non-Prorated Limited, Transferable Substrate Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFastening capacity and code compliance for Hardie Architectural Panels are engineered per James Hardie's ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1844, and the wind rating varies by fastener type, spacing, stud spacing and exposure category. Confirm the exact schedule for your building's framing and exposure before install. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icc-es.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/report-directory\/ESR-1844.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJames Hardie ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1844 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain James Hardie's minimum clearance from grade and follow the flashing details at rooflines, decks and penetrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut outdoors with a Hardie-approved blade and dust collection, or use a scoring shear for straight runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame at 16 in. o.c. minimum, or 24 in. o.c. where the fastening schedule allows it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasten with 6d common nails at 4 in. o.c. or No. 8 screws at 6 in. o.c., with a minimum 3\/8 in. edge distance and 2 in. corner clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaulk, batten, or design vertical joints to a code-compliant seam, and flash horizontal joints with Z-flashing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime all field cuts and fastener heads, and caulk vertical joints before finish coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFull fastening schedule, wind ratings by exposure category, and joint treatment details: Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icc-es.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/report-directory\/ESR-1844.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJames Hardie ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1844 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat sizes does this panel come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 ft. x 8 ft. (32 sq. ft.), 4 ft. x 10 ft. (40 sq. ft.) and 4 ft. x 12 ft. (48 sq. ft.), all 5\/16 in. thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get this in a factory color?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hardie Architectural Panel ships primed for field paint only, across all three textures. Contact us if you'd like a ColorPlus quote on a different Hardie line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow are the panel joints finished?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eVertical joints are caulked, covered with a batten, or built to a code-compliant seam per ICC-ES ESR-1844. Horizontal joints are flashed with Z-flashing, not caulked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this panel available in Fine Sand texture too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, we also stock this panel in Fine Sand texture. James Hardie's third texture, Mounded Sand, isn't currently in our lineup - contact us if you'd like a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat fasteners does this need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e6d common nails at 4 in. o.c. or No. 8 screws at 6 in. o.c., with a minimum 3\/8 in. edge distance and 2 in. corner clearance. 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