Nails To Use For Hardiplank Siding

Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.

Nails to use for hardiplank siding.

James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection. 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.

Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails. 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. What i find is that eg nails are ok when blind nailed since the nails see little water. From the ends of the plank.

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. From plank edge into min. These grip rite 1 1 2 in.

N nail lengths should be chosen so they penetrate a minimum of 1 1 4 in. Down from the top edge at each stud no more than 16 in. Nails are recommended for pin backs. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.

Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. Use 6d or 8d galvanized or stainless siding nails and install a single nail about 1 in. Moderate contact or maximum 1 8. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

Into the solid wood wood sheathings like osb and plywood count toward the 1 1 4 in but soft sheathings like fiber board and foam don t. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. 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. Since the nail heads are exposed in face nail applications don t countersink or they may tear through like drywall then definately use hot dipped nails only.

Note that if your studs are greater than 16 oc then you need to face nail the siding. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less. Nail 1 down from top of plank do not use jh logo for nailing guide fasten 16 24 o c.

Fastening and spacing hardiplank siding with ez line face nail. More product details close. From plank ends and 3 4 in. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.