While we like its durability we don t like breathing the dust generated by cutting it.
Cut dust adhering to cement siding.
When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth.
These are specialized to reduce the dust caused from cutting these planks.
Again be sure to wear dust masks and proper eye protection.
Circular saw with dust collector.
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The dust from fiber cement siding can cause serious health problems if you re not careful.
Cutting the dust from fiber cement specialized tools make for cleaner air and a healthier crew.
You have to make the cuts very slowly.
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Another great tool for cutting fiber cement siding is using a circular saw with a good dust collector.
This circular saw was built specifically for cutting fiber cement 5 16 siding.
I really like the makita 5057kb 7 1 4 inch circular saw with dust collector.
To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket.
Use your eyeware and ear protection.