Hardiplank Siding Nails

Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Hardiplank siding nails. Nail size and type. Headed siding nails are allowed. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Fastening and spacing hardiplank siding with ez line face nail.
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. 8d hot galvanized these grip rite 2 1 2 in. Nails are recommended for pin backs. 11 1 2 x 2 1 2 in.
From the ends of the plank. Nail guns are designed considering many projects in mind like framing furring trimming siding fencing strapping etc. Moderate contact or maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint nail 3 4 1 up from bottom of plank fasten 16 o c. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and.
Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. Nail types and sizes for different tasks are different. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 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.
The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection. 8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 5 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. 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. Nail 1 down from top of plank do not use jh logo for nailing guide fasten 16 24 o c.
Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today. 8 penny hot galvanized spiral shank siding nails 5 lb pack these grip rite 2 1 2 in. These nails feature a spiral design and contain 700 nails. From plank edge into min.
In case of hardie siding and trimming the best recommended nail size is 2 inches. Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails. Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.
These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less.