Nails To Use For Hardiplank Siding

Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.

Nails to use for hardiplank siding.

From plank edge into min. Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. N nail lengths should be chosen so they penetrate a minimum of 1 1 4 in. 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.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Nail 1 down from top of plank do not use jh logo for nailing guide fasten 16 24 o c. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 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.

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. What i find is that eg nails are ok when blind nailed since the nails see little water. 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.

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. Use 6d or 8d galvanized or stainless siding nails and install a single nail about 1 in. These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.

From plank ends and 3 4 in. Headed siding nails are allowed. Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.

They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Moderate contact or maximum 1 8. Nails are recommended for pin backs. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Note that if your studs are greater than 16 oc then you need to face nail the siding.

From the ends of the plank. Fastening and spacing hardiplank siding with ez line face nail. Down from the top edge at each stud no more than 16 in. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.