Hardiplank Siding Nailing To Stud

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.
Hardiplank siding nailing to stud. Hardieplank lap siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24 o c. 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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. The shorter fastener prevents unintended damage to electrical plumbing and hvac lines hidden behind sheathing.
This report produced by pei evaluation service covers the use of aerosmith s 100 versapin s with a james hardie allura and fiber cement products b densglass gold and exterior gypsum sheathing c plywood and osb shear wall d sure board series 2000 structural panels e plywood and osb horizontal diaphragms with various gauges of lgs attached with 100 and 145. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. 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. Hardiplank lap siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24 o c.
It also features a large 300 head for maximum holding power. Hardienail studless siding fastener with tetragrip fastening technology. The hardienail siding fastener is a 304 stainless steel 1 1 8 x 117 fastener. All the picture detail specs show the nails hitting the studs.
Or directly to minimum 7 16 thick osb sheathing. Hardiplank lap siding can also be installed over foam insulation up to 1 thick irregularities in framing sheathing and or foam insulation can mirror through the finished application.