Nails To Use For Hardy Plank Siding

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Nails to use for hardy plank siding.

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. 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. I can t find anything shorter than 1 1 4. 2 galvanized siding nails 089 shank ribbed but good luck getting them through the siding.

From plank ends and 3 4 in. Will regular finish nails work. The hitachi nv65ah2 is the best coil siding nailer according to our research. 1 1 4 galvanized roofing nails are fine.

Is there any usable nails that i can use in finish nailer for that. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. Hardie plank is 5 16 thick so i will have 1 1 16. What is the best coil siding nailer.

Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. From the ends of the plank. 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. 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. 2 6d galvanized siding nails like those from used in the nv 56. 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.

I ll be doing a whole demo on installing hardie plank. Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails. Blind nailiing is prefered to face nailing. The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection.

Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs. The garage door is trimmed with 2x6 boards and so i am attaching 3 4 actual thickness furring strips to hang siding. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and.

Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. 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.

Both hot dipped galvanized and electro galvanized nails are suitable for hardiplank siding. Nails are recommended for pin backs. These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less.