Nailing Hardie Board Siding

Headed siding nails are allowed.

Nailing hardie board siding.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. From plank edge into min. After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.

Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. From the ends of the plank. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. 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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. This old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding.

From plank ends and 3 4 in. More product details close. Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. How to install hardie siding with a nail gun. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to.

Using 6d or 8d stainless or. 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. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.

Nails are recommended for pin backs. These grip rite 1 1 2 in.