Using 6d or 8d stainless or.
Nails to use with hardie siding.
How to install hardie siding with a nail gun.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples.
Since every full hardie trim board should have at least 18 finish nails you can expect between 5 and 10 nails per trim to countersink and leave a mark.
Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.
After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in.
From the ends of the plank.
To solve this issue james hardie came up with a hidden fastening system for their trims.
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.
Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 2 in 15 degree pneumatic siding nails 3600 count.
Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.
These grip rite 2 1 2 in.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
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.