Nails Or Screws In Harde Board Siding

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.

Nails or screws in harde board siding.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. The only downside of pneumatic tools is that sometimes the installer will get going a little bit too quickly and will lose track of where the nails are going. Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 in. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.

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. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs. From the bottom of the board.

From plank edge into min. Headed siding nails are allowed. 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. Place pin backs no closer than 1 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. Nails are recommended for pin backs. For pricing and availability. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.

6d common wood framing 091 in. From plank ends and 3 4 in. Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. 5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no.