Nailing Basics
- Use 6d or 8d galvanized or stainless siding nails and install a single nail about 1-in. …
- Don’t drive nails into the siding at an angle.
- Fastener heads should be snugged up against the siding, not driven into the surface.
- The end of each plank making up a butt joint needs to be fastened to a stud.
What kind of nails do you use to install Hardie plank?
James Hardie recommends using stainless steel finish nails when installing HardieTrim products. Use a 2 in. finish nail to fasten trim together.
What kind of nailer do you use for Hardie siding?
Best Overall: BOSTITCH Coil Siding Nailer
The BOSTITCH Coil Siding Nailer has everything you need in a nailer for a hardie siding installation that will make heads turn. You’ll love the easy-to-use depth adjustment, consistent depth of nail drive, and smooth operation (no annoying misfires or jamb).
What nails do you use for fiber cement siding?
Fiber cement siding can be nailed by hand or with a pneumatic nailer. It can also be attached using corrosion resistant screws. Use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails. Nails should penetrate through the sheathing and at least 1” into studs.
How do you install Hardie lap siding?
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There are two nailing methods for installing hardiplank. The first is the blind nail method nailing through the top edge of the plank. And the second is face nailing nailing through the overlap.
Do you nail or screw Hardie board?
What is the correct fastener pattern for installing HardieBacker® cement board? Fasten HardieBacker sheets with proper nails or screws (as listed in ”Materials Required” in the backer installation instructions) every 8” around the perimeter and all supporting studs.
What is the best way to fasten Hardie board?
Fasten the siding – You can fasten it with a pneumatic nailer or nailing by hand. You can use corrosion-resistant screws, or you can use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails. You can nail the siding by either blind nailing it at the top or face nailing it at the bottom.
Can you use a framing nailer on Hardie plank?
With some overlap in nail size, you may wonder whether framing nailers can be used for siding? The answer is, yes. Framing nail guns can be used for siding installation, if the nail being used is long enough to attach the siding firmly to your exterior wood sheathing.
What is the difference between a roofing nailer and a siding nailer?
At its heart, a siding nailer is a coiler nailer designed for installing siding onto exterior walls. They look the same as roofing nailers, and they even operate in the same basic fashion. The main difference between these two types of nail guns is in the nails they use.
Can I use a roofing nailer for Hardie siding?
You can shoot Hardie siding on with air powered nailers or use hand driven roofing nails to attach siding to the home or structure. The nails can be ringed- shanked or smooth just make sure you are hitting the studs in the wall.
How do you fill nail holes in James Hardie siding?
ColorPlus® Products
- ColorPlus® Touch-up Kits can be used to cover nicks, scrapes and nail holes that may occur over time.
- If the touch up area is larger than the size of a dime, the use of ColorPlus® Touch-up Kit is NOT recommended. It is advised to replace the damage siding with a new section of ColorPlus® siding.
How do you screw in Hardie board?
Use the fastener pattern as a guide. Fasten HardieBacker cement board with specified nails or screws (as listed in “Materials Required”) every 8 in over the entire surface. Keep fasteners between 3/8 in and 3/4 in from board edges and 2 in from board corners.
How do you join Hardie planks?
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So take the staple gun straddle the pencil. Line. Put two staples on the top. Now let the tape itself run all the way down to the bottom.
Can you use screws on Hardie plank?
HardiePlank® lap siding may be used with fasteners approved by ICC-ES ESR-2290 spaced in accordance with the Wind Load Tables. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant, galvanized or stainless steel.
How do you install vertical Hardie planks?
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Making sure that the edge falls in the middle of a stud. Using the chalk line as a guide along the panels top edge carefully. Position the panel and secure it with suitable fasteners.
How much should Hardie planks overlap?
Flashing behind butt joints is an effective, low maintenance way to comply with building code and help protect against water intrusion. James Hardie recommends 6-inch-wide flashing that overlaps the course below by 1-inch. However, some local building codes may require different size flashing.
How do you nail lap siding?
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Itself it's also great for making vertical marks to show where your studs are so you can make sure you are nailing into the studs. Speaking of nailing let's talk about some of the nailers.
How do you nail cement board siding?
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Next we will use a siding nail gun to fasten it these are two and three quarter inch rim shank nails that are galvanized. Because it's outside so they won't rust.
What kind of screws do you use for Hardie board?
James Hardie recommends 1-1/4” long galvanized or STAINLESS steel roofing nails or 1-1/4” long ribbed waferhead screws in compliance with the tile industry. It is 8-18 x 3/8” HD.
Can you put a nail in Hardie board?
Hardie board comes with a 30-year manufacturer’s warranty, but that means you need the nails to last at least that long too. James Hardie recommends that nails be hot dip galvanized (at a minimum) or stainless steel (as a best practice).
