Proper Nails For Hardie Siding

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.

Proper nails for hardie siding.

This grip rite 2 1 4 in. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun.

This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. From the ends of the plank.

James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. The nails can be used to attach hardboard siding and are galvanized for protection against corrosion. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches.

Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. 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. 7d galvanized siding nails 5 lb pack feature an extra stiff spiral shank for great holding power. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. From the ends of the plank.

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. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.