Nails Used For Installing Hardi Siding

Siding coil nailer accepts 1 1 4 in.

Nails used for installing hardi siding.

Also the nails have a full head. Also the gun is lighter than my framing nailer. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. Siding coil nailer has a 3 mode selector switch contact sequential lock that is engineered for increased user control and convenience.

Nails 080 099 shank diameter with a 300 400 magazine capacity and an easy loading canister with nail size adjustment. The makita 2 1 2 in. 8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails.

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. 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. 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. 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.

Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. I prefer siding gun because you can use it for siding and trim. These nails feature a spiral design. Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion.

We use senco siding nailer. I like that the nails are the right diameter as well as length to support manufactures warranties. The makita 2 1 2 in. What size nails do you use for hardie siding.

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. These grip rite 2 1 2 in. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. I have used roofing and framing guns.

8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. 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. 6d or 8d sized stainless or galvanized steel corrosion resistant nails are best for siding. From the ends of the plank.