Hardie Board Siding Nails Countersunk

Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion.

Hardie board siding nails countersunk. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. The hardienail tetragrip siding fastening system is a technological breakthrough for james hardie fiber cement siding siding installers. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.

Fast secure installation without fastening to studs. With its dedicated pneumatic coil nailer the tetragrip siding fastening system drives as fast as a nail and has the holding power of a screw. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.

Headed siding nails are allowed. From the top of the board. From plank ends and 3 4 in. Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud.

Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. Rusty nails can spoil the beauty of siding. Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in. 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.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw. Grip rite primeguard max 2 in 13 gauge stainless steel siding nails 1 lb item 41976. 2 3 water resistive barrier finish nail blind nail 3 4 in 1 in.

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. The nails for hardiplank must be corrosion resistant. 1 blind nailing measurements keep nails 3 8 in. Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 2 in 15 degree pneumatic siding nails 3600 count item 419834.

From plank edge into min. For pricing and availability. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. Hardiplank fiber cement siding can enhance the beauty of any home but if the installer uses the wrong nails it will ruin the exterior look of your home with potential rust stains especially in humid climates.

Do not use staples. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. Nails are recommended for pin backs.