Hardie Board Lap Siding Nails

Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

Hardie board lap siding nails. Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. 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. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl 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.

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. Using 6d or 8d stainless or. 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. Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Avoid placing fasteners near the top edge of the plank. Hardieplank lap siding may be used with fasteners approved by icc es esr 2290 spaced in accordance with the wind load tables. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples. This practice called high nailing may lead to loose planks unwanted gaps or rattling. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel.

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. How to install hardie siding with a nail gun. 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. After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.

Hardieplank hz5 lap siding is manufactured with a nail line that should be used as a guide for proper nail placement when blind nailing. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. More product details close.

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