Nails Used For Installing Hardi Siding

These nails feature a spiral design.

Nails used for installing hardi siding.

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Also the nails have a full head. What size nails do you use for hardie siding. 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.

The makita 2 1 2 in. 6d or 8d sized stainless or galvanized steel corrosion resistant nails are best for siding. 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. The makita 2 1 2 in.

I prefer siding gun because you can use it for siding and trim. Siding coil nailer accepts 1 1 4 in. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. 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.

8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. From the ends of the plank. These grip rite 2 1 2 in.

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. It can be used for fencing also. 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.

Siding coil nailer has a 3 mode selector switch contact sequential lock that is engineered for increased user control and convenience. We use senco siding nailer. 8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.

I have used roofing and framing guns. 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. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. Nails 080 099 shank diameter with a 300 400 magazine capacity and an easy loading canister with nail size adjustment.