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Nailing hardie board 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 could even rattle in the wind.
Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.
Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples.
These grip rite 1 1 2 in.
Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.
From the ends of the plank.
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.
Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.
The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.
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.
Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.
From plank ends and 3 4 in.
Using 6d or 8d stainless or.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.
Headed siding nails are allowed.
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They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.
Nails are recommended for pin backs.
How to install hardie siding with a nail gun.
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.
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