This is what will happen after just a few years. It is sold as a wood siding replacement that does not fail. We got news, it does fail when it is exposed to weather and wind within just a hand-full of years.

The photo is also showing incorrect gutter installation as well, but Hardiplank® will most likely fail in any situation.

Suggestion: Use wood siding.

In high water exposed areas apply a coat of the organic raw linseed oil to wood as a base and then use 3 thin coats of the organic linseed oil paint.

Install the gutters with at least 2" between the vertical surface and the metal gutter.