Hardiplank Siding Nails

These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less.
Hardiplank siding nails. Moderate contact or maximum 1 8. 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. In case of hardie siding and trimming the best recommended nail size is 2 inches. Nails are recommended for pin backs.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Nail size and type. Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.
Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today. 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. The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection. Nail types and sizes for different tasks are different.
Nail 1 down from top of plank do not use jh logo for nailing guide fasten 16 24 o c. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. Moderate contact or maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint nail 3 4 1 up from bottom of plank fasten 16 o c. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Fastening and spacing hardiplank siding with ez line face nail. 11 1 2 x 2 1 2 in. From the ends of the plank. Headed siding nails are allowed.
Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails. Nail guns are designed considering many projects in mind like framing furring trimming siding fencing strapping etc. From plank ends and 3 4 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.
8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 5 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. These nails feature a spiral design and contain 700 nails. 8d hot galvanized these grip rite 2 1 2 in. From plank edge into min.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.