Nailing Hardie Board Siding

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.

Nailing hardie board siding.

Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Headed siding nails are allowed. More product details close.

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. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.

See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to. 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. From plank ends and 3 4 in. From the ends of the plank.

Nails are recommended for pin backs. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. How to install hardie siding with a nail gun.

This old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples.

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. Using 6d or 8d stainless or. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.

They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.