We’re also using fiber cement trim boards. Since they’re only 7/16 inch thick, rip 3/8-inch thick strips from treated 2-by lumber and use them to fur out the frieze boards.

When compared to installation costs of other types of siding, fiber cement is about in the middle. Vinyl siding runs about $3 to $12 per square foot, while wood is $2 to 5 per square foot. Brick ...