Extra blocking installed now makes it easier to screw in the edges of the cement board later. Screw full-length studs to the framing to support the outside edge of the cement board. Add studs to ...

Cutting fiberglass cement siding raises a lot of silica dust, so work outside and wear a dust mask. Nail up the frieze board by drilling 1/8-in. pilot holes and driving two galvanized box nails at ...