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.

Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 in. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. From plank ends and 3 4 in. The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw.

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. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 2 in 15 degree pneumatic siding nails 3600 count item 419834.

Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs. 5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no. Grip rite primeguard max 2 in 13 gauge stainless steel siding nails 1 lb item 41976. For pricing and availability.

Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. 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. Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud.

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. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. From the bottom of the board.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. 6d common wood framing 091 in. Headed siding nails are allowed.