DerbyDad03 | 2009-08-04 | 2:27:55 PM wrote:

I've got a line on some 5/16" X 4' X 8' Sierra Hardipanels, pre-
primed, for $22 each.

I'm planning on building a small lean-to style shed to house some
bikes, etc. over the winter as I need the garage for a winter project.
8' W x 6' D x 6' H at the front.

Can I use the Hardipanels right over the stud walls or do I need to
use sheathing under it?

Can I use the Hardipanels as roofing material - with felt-paper
covered sheathing underneath? There will be snow and the roof will
have a very shallow pitch, maybe 1:12. I was thinking kind of a board
& batten roof, with copious amounts of caulk under the battens.

Do you think I'd get a winter or so worth's of use out of this?

Go here for the instructions:
http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner...panelSiding.py

I've put up a ton of Hardie products, and they're great. They're
concrete, though, and concrete isn't waterproof, so be sure to paint
it. It's also fragile, as C&E pointed out.

They used to make a roofing product, but it's off the market now, as
far as I know. I wouldn't use the siding products on a roof.

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Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX USA