Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Nail length for hardie 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.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Down from the top edge at each stud no more than 16 in.
3 overlap second piece of hardiplank siding with ez line 1 1 4 utilizing ez line alignment aid.
Weather resistive barrier 1 install 1 4 lath strip to ensure consistent plank angle.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
The optimal sizes of nails should be from 1 to 2 so that a minimum of 1 inch length can be penetrated into the siding.
2 begin first course at end of far left wall and nail to stud.
Grip rite 14 x 1 3 4 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.
N nail lengths should be chosen so they penetrate a minimum of 1 1 4 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.
What size nails do you use for hardie siding.
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.
Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.
From the ends of the plank.
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.
From the ends of the plank.
6d or 8d sized stainless or galvanized steel corrosion resistant nails are best for siding.
5 penny stainless steel ring shank siding nails 5 lbs.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
