Hardie Plank Siding Nails
Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.
Hardie plank siding nails. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. 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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Double hot dipped galvanized with a lifetime warranty these nails are the right nails for the job. 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.
Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today. Labeled for hardiplank and hardipanel maze stormguard nails are specially made for applying hardiplank hardipanel hardisoffit and harditrim fiber cement products. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. If a homeowner intends to install his own siding the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough. Rusty nails can spoil the beauty of siding. Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion.
These grip rite 1 1 2 in. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. 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.