Screws Or Nails For Hardie Siding

Nails are recommended for pin backs.

Screws or nails for hardie siding.

Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.

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. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing. The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw. Headed siding nails are allowed.

From plank ends and 3 4 in. More product details close. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. From the ends of the plank. 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.

Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.