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 screw Hardie siding?
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. ... Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. and 3/4 in.
What kind of screws do you use for fiber cement siding?
Fasteners must be corrosion resistant, galvanized or stainless steel. James Hardie prefers and recommends installation of HardiePlank® lap siding by the blind nailing technique, such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. and 3/4 in.
Can you screw things into hardiplank?
James Hardie Building Products recommends keeping nails or screws at least 3/8 inch from the end of a plank. ... Drill pilot holes, at each mark, one-quarter to one-half inch deep, to make it easier to insert screws and prevent cracking the siding.
Can I use screws on Hardie trim?
ET&F or equivalent fasteners or screws may be used to attach HardieTrim boards to steel frame construction. Fastening instructions are similar for all applications.