Fiber Cement Siding Shear Review

Fiber cement is a siding material that was introduced to the market in the 1980 s as a replacement for asbestos cement siding products.

Fiber cement siding shear review.

Fiber cement accomplishes both as evidenced by allura siding being sometimes eligible for certain leed credits. As always dewalt can be counted on to make quality products and the dewalt d28605 fiber cement shears are no exception. James hardie 3 5 in x 144 in hz10 hardietrim primed woodgrain fiber cement trim. The shears chew up the siding so much that every cut has to be cleaned up wasting time.

James hardie 12 in x 144 in hz5 hardieplank cedarmill fiber cement lap siding. A wide skid plate on the head design stabilizes cutting action for extra smooth results in 5 16 7 9 mm fiber cement siding board. Malco s versatile fiber cement shears also navigates curved pattern cuts for window and door arches. My advice is to use a circular saw with a fiber cement blade and wear a dust mask you will get clean cuts and go much more quickly.

A large stable support plate with board stop ensures straight square cuts in 8 1 4 210 mm wide plank with minimal dust. Fiber cement siding stormed onto the scene a few decades ago and revolutionized the house siding industry because it possesses the best of many worlds. Unlike wood it is fire resistant. Even when the online pictures are an honest representation of the item it is hard to see any tiny details in the photos.

Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. It offers the look of authentic wood shiplap siding even with lookalike textured wood grain. The shears sucked by comparison. Specifically made for cutting fiber cement siding these shears quickly and effectively cut up to 5 16 siding.

One blade and skid plate set will last an average of 30 residential siding projects. In addition cities such as rhinebeck and lagrange in new york state have approved fiber cement siding for use in their historical district with many other cities following suit. It has become common in some parts of the country offering design versatility and a solid feel. For pricing and availability.

I wish i could return the shears.