Screws Or Nails For Hardie Siding

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.

Screws or 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. From plank ends and 3 4 in. 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 1 1 2 in.

More product details close. Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud. From the ends of the plank. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

Headed siding nails are allowed. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.

The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. From plank edge into min. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.