sealant for Hardieplank

Can anyone recommend a paintable sealant (by brand name) for the end edges where Hardie lap siding butts against wood? Problem with OSI Quad is it takes 7 days to cure. I need something that will be ready to paint within at most a 5 day lift rental.

Frankly I'm having trouble translating this into what to buy:

• For best results use an Elastomeric Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C920 Grade NS, Class 25 or higher or a Latex Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C834. Caulking/Sealant must be applied in accordance with the caulking/sealant manufacturer’s written instructions or ASTM C1193.

Get a good quality painters caulk.

Technical Bulletin
2400 Boston Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Phone: 410-675-2100 or 800-543-3840
Revised: 10/27/10
DAP
®
ALEX
®
Painter’s Acrylic Latex Caulk
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Paintable
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Flexible
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Easy Water Clean-Up
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Indoor/Outdoor Use
Packaging:
10.1 fl. oz. (300 mL) cartridge
Color:
Brilliant White
UPC Number:
7079818609, 7079818618,
7079818670, 7079873630, 7079811540, 7079811542
Company Identification:
Manufacturer:
DAP Products Inc., 2400 Boston St., Ste. 200, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Usage Information: Call 1-888-DAP-TIPS or visit dap.com & click on "Ask the Expert"
Order Information: 800-327-3339
Fax Number: 410-534-2650
Product Description:
DAP
®
ALEX
®
Painter’s Acrylic Latex Caulk
ensures a durable seal to prevent air and moisture from passing
through cracks and joints. It applies smoothly and easily and resists cracking and chalking. ALEX
®
Painter’s is
paintable with latex and oil based paints and can be used for both interior and exterior applications. It cleans up
easily with water, is low in odor and has a low VOC content.
Suggested Uses:
Ideal for caulking and sealing:
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Window and door frames
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Baseboards
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Molding
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Siding/trim
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Corner joints
Adheres to:
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Wood
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Brick
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Drywall
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Metal
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Painted surfaces
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Most common building materials
Performance Characteristics:
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Meets the performance requirements of ASTM C834 standard specification for latex sealants, grade
0°C, for extrudability, artificial weathering, extension-recovery, slump and tack-free time.
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Resists cracking and chalking.
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Tack-free in 30 minutes.

Beachguy's recommendation is very practical. I would suggest a higher grade version which is elastomeric and cures overnight:

DAP Dynaflex 230 (comes in colors)

http://www.grainger.com/product/2KV...2KVG2&ef_id=Uz69tgAABUPdu77H:20140404144122:s

Yes and I just noticed I pasted paraphrased caulk specs. Hardie's actual statement includes the words "permanently flexible".

suobs said:

Yes and I just noticed I pasted paraphrased caulk specs. Hardie's actual statement includes the words "permanently flexible".

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Hence the term "elastomeric" ...

Thanks for the help all. Much appreciated. The DAP Dynaflex 230 is readily available at Home Depot and looks like the perfect solution.