Nailing Hardie Board 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.

Nailing hardie board siding.

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 shall be installed between 1 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. 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.

We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. From plank ends and 3 4 in. After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building. Headed siding nails are allowed.

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. This old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding.

Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples.

From the ends of the plank. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. More product details close. Using 6d or 8d stainless or.

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

How to install hardie siding with a nail gun. Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.