Screws Or Nails For Hardie Siding

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Screws or nails for hardie siding.

From plank edge into min. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. 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. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 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. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.

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. Headed siding nails are allowed. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.

Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. More product details close.

The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. From the ends of the plank. From plank ends and 3 4 in.