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Yes, the ledger should have the best mounting area you can give it.
YES Good Idea. You can remove the siding or go right up against it. I don't know your area but I suggest a 2 inch foam board be placed between the brick and wall. == It would be better in the long run to remove the old siding, since it may have damp and mold and you would not like to trap that inside your brickwork.
Cement board siding last longer than other types of siding. It is strong and sturdy also resistant to fire, insects, rot and heat. In the beginning it may cost more but it will be a greater benefit than other types of siding.
If you want to minimize the amount of repairs on your home, you should consider cement board siding. This looks like slab siding that you have probably seen before, and it can be painted any color. However, it is made out of cement and not out of wood or plastic. This means that it is incredibly durable. It will be able to withstand the weather no matter where you live. It will also be able to take a lot of abuse. You will not have to make very many repairs and you will not have to replace it very often.
Cement board siding is known to be resistant to insects, rot, and fire. It is moldable and can take on any look. Such as; wood or stucco. It also holds paint really well.
If it is a product of James Hardie, no. It is primarily a Portland Cement and cellulose product.
The best way is to use a hammer to pry off the old siding and then use a nail gun to put the new sheets up. Be careful to use a chalkline, tape measure, and level to keep things looking nice and straight! I added a couple of links if more detail is required. I have had the best luck, being I do siding for a living, that if you take a standard cro bar and duc tape a block of wood 6-8 inches from the pry point, not the curved end, you can pop the siding off easilyObviously you have to start from the top. Kust some advice, if you have corner boards that are mounted to the building and not over the siding, which is better anyway, be sure to pre caulk the corner board to the building before reinstalling new siding, same with window trim. Watch for nail embeded siding on the ground, that really does smart~
Drop the tailgate, access the screws to remove the taillight assembly. Remove the screws holding the circuit board to the assembly, pull the board and you will have access to the bulbs.
www.timeforremodeling.com has what your looking for. They have hardi-plank siding.
I believe the Dutch Lap is the one with the beveled edge at the top of the board, which creates shadow lines. The board lays flat on the vertical. Lap siding has flat boards overlapping each other on an angle. Beaded lap has a rounded, beaded edging detail at the bottom of the board. The boards lay on a slight angle overlapping each other.
In the compartment where the jack is. It is in a black box by the pillar. Open lid and remove circuit board and replace it.