How was the Hardi-Panel secured? Are the fasteners visible?

How was the hardie panel joints done. I see a pattern reveal but do not see and exposed aluminum or painted reveals like a fry Reglet or easytrim reveal would show? I'm just curious how look was achieved without them :-)

Im curious, too!

They probably are not the Hardie panels, they must be CBF, the italian product that is very similar to hardie, at least five times more expensive, or something in the same line of the fabricated cement boards. you can go to their website to get more information including the installation details: CBF11.
I am trying to achieve the same look with hardie panels, yet it's been a challenge. These panels are not flush against your tyveck, but recessed off the wall, and screwed to the wall with some sort of furring in between. But, you need to make sure to cover the plywood with some breathable waterproof material, which I found out can be, Wapershiled, one of the products from vaporshield.com . I am trying to use hardie panels in the same way as these expensive Italian boards, and get the exterior done within the budget. The next is to make sure the contractor understands and succeeds to do it just as beautiful as this house in the picture??
good luck!

Phillip - The Hardi-Panel is secured with non corrosive fasteners. We concealed them to prevent water infiltration and eliminate the risk of staining. The fasteners are not visible.

baumer - We invented a grid system that allowed condensation to travel to the flashing shield without the expense and heavy look of a fry reglet.

gulayschorr - I wish you the best of luck in your research for an appropriate weather barrier. This is a very environment specific selection and our choice was to include a couple of different products depending on their individual application around the house.

how can you conceal in Hardi. Since you will void the warranty if the fastner is not flush with the surface.

Hello Etanen - It is a rain screen system.

Did you countersink the fasteners and patch the Hardi to conceal the fasteners?

Hi HOLAH Design + Architecture. The panels were attached on a rainscreen from the back.

I want to say that it is interesting to hear comments and questions by architects but mainly I think, BC&J, you were polite and kind to each firm who asked a question even though it seams to me you had to repeat yourself. I also thought it was nice to see you address each firm by name and start by saying hello to each one before answering their question.

Thank you jillannej. The unique exterior of this house has drawn some interest, from both homeowners and architects. It is good to see so many people curious and asking questions about it.

Thank you for your nice comment.

I'm curious about the maintenance on the Ipe. Is there a different wood product that you would recommend for an exterior finish like this that would have less maintenance? Thanks

Thanks for your replies so far BC&J! More panel questions: You note panels are attached from the back but not howi. That is an interesting solution for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Did you use an adhesive or mechanical fastener and what kind?

Hi mrecsky

Ipe is an extremely low maintenance all natural low product. It's low maintenance comes from the density and hardness. In a siding application if you wish to keep the color, applying a coat of Ipe Oil, or similar exotic hardwood oil, will be enough to rejuvenate siding every year to two years depending on how much sun it sees.

This is definitely a lot easier than the other woods that require constant sealing to maintain its structural integrity.