Nails Used For Hardie Siding

James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails.

Nails used for hardie siding.

8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. Stainless steel fasteners are recommended when installing james hardie products near the ocean large bodies of water or in very humid climates. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 in.

Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. 6d common wood framing 091 in. Available in different paint colors to match poplar fiber cement siding colors. 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.

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. Our fiber cement siding nails have been specifically designed for face and blind nailing fiber cement siding. 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. 5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no.

Acceptable but may exhibit premature corrosion. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. 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.

These grip rite 2 1 2 in. From the bottom of the board. These nails feature a spiral design. 8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project.