Nailing Hardie Board Siding

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Nailing hardie board siding.

Nails are recommended for pin backs. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples. If the hardiplank is being installed on a building in a humid climate or near the ocean or any large body of water the stainless steel nails are the first choice.

The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. From plank ends and 3 4 in. Pick out stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized nails size 6d 1 1 2 inch long siding nails and 2 inch long siding nails in the quantity you need for your project.

From the ends of the plank. Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Any lower and you might see a few nail heads poking through the bottom of the next board any higher and your siding is likely to be loose and could even rattle in the wind.

After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. More product details close.

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. Hardie plank siding has a nail line across the top of the board that is 1 down from the top and nails are supposed to fall between and 1 from the top of the board to give the best hold. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.

Using 6d or 8d stainless or. How to install hardie siding with a nail gun. Blind nailing preferred installation james hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.

They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.