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Artisan Siding for Homeowners
Availability
Price
General Product Information
Warranty
Installation Questions
Availability
Q. Where can I buy the Artisan® Lap?
A. Artisan Lap is currently available for purchase at select suppliers in Atlanta and in the Pacific Northwest region (Seattle and Portland). For a supplier in your area please reference our website at www.ArtisanLuxury.com or call Artisan Customer Marketing Specialist at 888.800.7864 for your closest sales representative.
Q. When will it be available in my area?
A. Currently, as part of the initial rollout, Artisan Lap can only be purchased from a limited group of Atlanta and Pacific Northwest (Seattle and Portland) Lap suppliers. Plans are to expand Artisan in other areas.
Q. Who are the Atlanta and Pacific Northwest suppliers suppliers, where can I get Artisan Lap?
A. For a supplier in your area please reference our website at www.ArtisanLuxury.com or call Artisan Customer Marketing Specialist at 888.800.7864 for your closest sales representative.
Q. What are the lead times?
A. During the initial launch, we may require a little longer lead time, due to the high demand for this exclusive new product. A customer service representative can give you exact timing when you place your order.
Q. Do you have Installation Specialists for Artisan Lap?
A. Yes, please call 888.800.7864 for an Installation Specialist in your area.
Q. Do you have a James Hardie representative that we can call?
A. Yes, call Artisan Customer Marketing Specialist at 888.800.7864 for your closest dedicated Artisan sales representative.
Price
Q. How much does Artisan Lap cost?
A. Call Artisan Customer Marketing Specialist at 888.800.7864 for your closest sales representative.
General Product Information
Q. Where can I get more information about the Artisan Lap?
A. You can go to Artisan Lap's website www.ArtisanLuxury.com to get information about Artisan Lap products and authorized dealers, or call 888.800.7864 to speak with an Artisan Customer Marketing Specialist representative.
Q. What is the difference between Artisan Lap and other fiber cement wall cladding?
A. Artisan Lap uses the patented DuraTech™ technology which provides a product with superior structural integrity. It is 5/8" thick, yet light enough for a single person to handle. This thickness allows Artisan Lap to show off distinctively deep shadow lines for premium aesthetics. The product is available in both smooth and texture* surfaces. Each lap board back is beveled to lie flat against the wall ensuring stability and smooth lines. Artisan Lap's unique tongue and groove ends, allow end joints to fit tightly together for precise fit and finish. Finally, Artisan Lap is low maintenance for lasting beauty. *Not available in all areas. Please check with your Artisan Sales Rep. or contact Customer Service at 888.800.7864 for more information.
Q. What is DuraTech technology?
A. DuraTech technology is a patented technology, which was developed by the James Hardie corporation R&D over the past 15 years. It is the combination of ingredients that allows Artisan Lap to be thicker, yet light enough for a single person to handle. DuraTech technology also provides a product that has superior structural integrity and unique improvements such as beveled backs, tongue and groove, nailability, and resistance to shrinking, swelling and cracking.
Q. What are the benefits of Tongue and groove?
A. Tongue and groove refers to the slotted butt ends that allow each Artisan lap board to fit tightly together for precise fit and finish. The ability to joint off stud is a nice benefit of the Tongue and groove. Also, no caulking is required.
Warranty
Q. Does Artisan Lap and Artisan Accent Trim have a Warranty?
A. Yes, the Artisan Limited Warranty guarantees the retail purchaser that Artisan Lap will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 years; and the Artisan Accent Trim free from defects in material and workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase. The Artisan Lap warranty provides for full replacement of the product only. The Accent Trim warranty is prorated based on the price providing for full replacement of the product only. Both Artisan Lap and Artisan Accent Trim must be installed according to the Artisan Lap and Artisan Accent Trim Installation Requirements and all building codes adopted by federal, state or local governments or government agencies and applicable to the installation. Also, the replacement of both products is limited to the material affected only, and not for the cost of the labor or accessory materials.
Q. How does the Artisan Warranty compare with other wall cladding warranties?
A. The Artisan Lap Limited Warranty does not depreciate over its 30 year life. This means the home owner will get full replacement of affected product any time during the warranty period, unlike other cladding warranties that diminish in value over time. This does not include labor or ancillary installation costs.
Installation Questions
Q. What are the differentiating features of Artisan Lap
A. 5/8" thickness makes distinctively deep shadow lines for premium aesthetics, lap boards are Beveled on the back to lie flat against the wall ensuring stability, unique Tongue and groove feature allows end joints to fit tightly together for precise fit and finish, Factory Nail Line to speed and improve the accuracy of fastener placement, and a patented coating, to make Artisan Lap easy to install and paint.
Q. How much does Artisan Lap weigh?
A. 4.55lbs per square foot.
Q. Can one person handle Artisan Lap?
A. Yes. Artisan Lap uses patented DuraTech™ technology, making the product 5/8" thick, yet light enough for a single person to handle.
Q. Will Artisan Lap take longer to install due to the increased weight?
A. The added benefits of Artisan Lap will allow fast and clean installations. Artisan Lap should actually be quicker then other lap sidings with increased benefits of features such as the Tongue and groove end joining and Factory Nail Line.
Q. Does the added weight of Artisan Lap have any impact on the building structural design?
A. No modification of code approved framing standards are required when using Artisan Lap.
Q. What are the sizes of the Artisan Lap?
A. All Artisan Lap is available in 5/8" thickness and 12' lengths with the widths 8.25" with a 7" reveal, 7.25" with a 6" reveal, and 5.25" with a 4" reveal.
Q. Who can I contact to get help with installation?
A. Installation Requirements and product specifications can be found by going to Artisan Lap's website www.ArtisanLuxury.com to get information about Artisan products and authorized dealers, or call 888.800.7864 to speak with an Artisan Customer Marketing Specialist representative.
Q. How does Artisan Lap cut and nail in respect to HardiePlank™ siding?
A. Artisan Lap cuts and nails with the same tools and in a manner similar to Hardieplank siding.
Q. Can I blind nail? When do I have to face nail? Can I use staples?
A. Artisan Lap must be blind nailed. Consult the Installation Requirements or Artisan Lap Code Compliance Sheet for Details. Staples cannot be used.
Q. What is the best method of cutting the 5/8" thick Artisan Lap products?
A. Artisan Lap should only be cut outdoors. Artisan recommends cutting outdoors only and positioning cutting station so that wind will carry dust away from user and others in the working area. James Hardie strongly recommends you use a circular saw equipped with a HardieBlade™ saw blade and HEPA vacuum extraction. For full instructions, please refer to the Artisan Lap Installation Requirements sheet available at www.ArtisanLuxury.com.
Q. How can I control the dust?
A. Artisan recommends cutting outdoors only and positioning cutting station so that wind will carry dust away from user and others in the working area. James Hardie strongly recommends you use a circular saw equipped with a HardieBlade™ saw blade and HEPA vacuum extraction. Artisan does not recommend cutting Artisan Lap indoors. Never dry sweep – only use wet suppression or HEPA vacuum. NIOSH-approved respirators can be used in conjunction with above cutting practices to further reduce dust exposures. Additional exposure information is available at www.ArtisanLuxury.com to help you determine the most appropriate cutting method for your job requirements. If concern still exists about exposure levels, you should always consult a qualified industrial hygienist or contact Artisan Technical Services for further information at 888.800.7864. For full installation instructions, please refer to the Artisan Lap Installation Requirements instructions available at www.ArtisanLuxury.com.
Q. Is silica an issue that is specific to Artisan Lap or James Hardie® products?
A. No. Many products in the building industry contain silica in addition to fiber cement. Other silica-containing products can include bricks, concrete, tile, abrasives, grout, thin-set, glass, roofing tiles, gypsum wallboard, joint compound, stucco patch, mortar, and cementitious tile underlayments.
Q. Does the silica in Artisan Lap or James Hardie products pose a danger after the product is installed?
A. No. The silica in James Hardie products does not pose any danger during handling or to the homeowner once the product is installed. Respirable silica only poses a potential hazard from James Hardie products during certain activities that create dust (e.g., cutting, grinding, drilling, sanding, or otherwise abrading) and only if excessive amounts of respirable silica are present in the user's immediate breathing area. James Hardie products in their intact state do not emit dust.
Q. If I choose to wear a respirator when cutting Artisan Lap, what type of respirator is required to filter out the respirable silica particles most effectively?
A. Our best practices have been designed to help you reduce respirable silica dust exposures to below those levels which would normally require a respirator. However, if you decide to use a respirator to further reduce your exposure, a NIOSH-approved respirator with a rating of N95 or better should be selected. It is important to note that OSHA may require a formal respirator program be in place prior to respirator use in situations where respirators are required. An effective respirator program should include (but is not limited to) training, fit-testing, and medical monitoring. Please consult www.osha.gov to learn more about the requirements for properly implementing a respirator program.
Q. Do I have to paint Artisan Lap?
A. Yes, Artisan Lap must be painted even though it has a protective coating on it. 100% acrylic topcoats are recommended. Artisan Lap must be painted within 180 days. Refer to the Artisan Lap installation Requirements for details.
You must use 100% acrylic topcoats on Artisan Lap. Do not paint when wet. For specific recommendations, please refer to James Hardie Technical Bulletin No. S-100 or refer to paint manufacturers specifications. Back rolling within 180 days is recommended if Artisan Lap is sprayed.
Q. What type of weather-resistant barrier is required?
A. A water-resistive barrier in accordance with the local building code requirements.
Q. Do I need to pre-drill Artisan Lap?
A. No. Artisan Lap does not need to be pre-drilled. It nails just as easily as traditional wood products with 2 1/4" siding nails.
Q. Can Artisan Lap be mitered?
A. Yes, Artisan Lap can be mitered. In fact, mitered corners show off the deep shadow lines in Artisan Lap, resulting in distinctive lines unlike any other exterior cladding.
Q. Should I caulk the tongue and groove ends?
A. No, it isn't necessary to caulk the tongue and groove ends. A joint flashing is required behind the tongue and groove joint.
Q. Do you require a water-resistive barrier behind Artisan Lap?
A. A water-resistive barrier is required in accordance with the local building code requirements.
Q. Can Artisan Lap be applied to metal framing?
A. Yes, please refer to the Artisan Lap code compliance sheet.
Q. What types of trim can be used with Artisan Lap?
A. Artisan™ Accent Trim is recommended, for a premium full cladding solution. Artisan Accent Trim comes in two widths; 4" (3.5" actual) and 6" (5.5 actual) and is 1 ½" thick, for deep shadow lines.
Q. How close to the ground can I install Artisan Lap?
A. Model Building Codes require that exterior sidings be installed with a minimum 6'' clearance. For specific clearance requirements refer to the Artisan Lap installation instructions.
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