Fiber-Cement Exterior Cladding

[Inspector314159]

Hi all,

I'm new here and i'm guessing you've all had this question before. Hopefully, it's an easy one. I'm an inspector and have looked at several homes with hardipanel exterior siding. I have a couple questions:
1. is it allowed for shear (seismic and wind) or does it have to have a structural sheathing under it?
2. if it isn't allowed, when did this change? seems like it used to be allowed.

It seems to me that it used to be allowed, but i've been asking around and some of the building departments no longer allow it.

I'm in sacramento, california. if that makes a difference.

Thanks!

 

[r13]

It is allowed, at least on the internet. You should Google online and talk to a supplier/manufacturer. Link

 

[Inspector314159]

I actually did quite a bit of research before i posted. It appears to be allowed, but it actually isn't. I talked with the manufacturer.

 

[r13]

Interesting. They still produce and market it. I wonder where the product goes.

Don't bother, I have read your closing statement on your another thread.