Nails Used For Hardie Siding

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.

Nails used for hardie siding.

Stainless steel fasteners are recommended when installing james hardie products near the ocean large bodies of water or in very humid climates. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. These grip rite 2 1 2 in. Our fiber cement siding nails have been specifically designed for face and blind nailing fiber cement siding.

These nails feature a spiral design. Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 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.

Acceptable but may exhibit premature corrosion. 5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no. 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. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails.

Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today. Available in different paint colors to match poplar fiber cement siding colors. From the bottom of the board. 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.

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. 0 hot dip galvanized fiber cement siding nails. 8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.