{"product_id":"hardieplank-8-25-smooth-eased-edge-primed","title":"James Hardie HardiePlank 8.25 in. Eased Edge Lap Siding, Smooth, 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 HardiePlank 8.25 in. Eased Edge Lap Siding, Smooth, Primed for Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiePlank Eased Edge is James Hardie's best-selling fiber cement lap siding, milled 5\/16 in. thick with an eased (softened) top edge for a classic clapboard reveal. This is the 8.25 in. width, running 7 in. of exposure per course at the standard 1-1\/4 in. overlap, in 12 ft. lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimed for Paint only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neither profile is 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\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 best-selling fiber cement lap siding profile, 5\/16 in. thick with an eased top edge for a classic clapboard reveal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth texture, a flat, painted-wood look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoncombustible fiber cement 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\u003eComplies with ICC-ES ESR-2290 and current 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 new builds and re-sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching or replacing existing wood clapboard siding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent walls and gables paired with a wider or narrower HardiePlank width\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\u003eHardiePlank Lap Siding, Eased Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth\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\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.25 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage per board\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7 sq. 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 ASTM E136, Class A per ASTM E84\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePieces per Lift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eWind and fastening performance is engineered per James Hardie's ESR-2290 evaluation report and USTB-17 fastening bulletin, and varies by stud spacing, fastener type and building height\/exposure category. Confirm the exact fastening schedule for your building's framing and exposure before install. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icc-es.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/report-directory\/ESR-2290.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJames Hardie ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2290 (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 at least 6 in. of clearance from grade and follow James Hardie's flashing details at rooflines, decks and penetrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut outdoors with a Hardie-approved blade and dust collection, or score and snap for straight runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlap courses a minimum of 1-1\/4 in. and blind-nail with a No. 11 gauge roofing nail at 24 in. o.c. maximum, 3\/4 in. to 1 in. from the top edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace-nail through the overlap only where high wind or code requires it.\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, including face-nailing dimensions and edge distances: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icc-es.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/report-directory\/ESR-2290.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJames Hardie ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2290 (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\u003eCan I get this in a factory color?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Contact us to request a ColorPlus quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat nails do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA No. 11 gauge roofing nail, 1-1\/4 in. or 1-3\/4 in. long, for blind-nailing at 24 in. o.c. maximum. Face-nailing (6d\/8d common nail) is used only for high-wind areas or where code requires it. Full fastening schedule: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icc-es.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/report-directory\/ESR-2290.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJames Hardie ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2290 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much wall does one board cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 7 sq. ft. per 12 ft. board at the 7 in. exposure this width is milled for, assuming the standard 1-1\/4 in. overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many boards come on a lift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e230 pieces per lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/hardieplank-8-25-smooth-eased-edge-primed#product\",\"name\":\"James Hardie HardiePlank 8.25 in. 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