NAIL TYPE: Fasteners must be corrosion resistant, galvanized or stainless steel. Electro-galvanized nails are acceptable for use with James Hardie Siding Products, but may exhibit premature corrosion. James Hardie recommends the use of quality, hot-dipped galvanized nails.
What kind of nails do I use for fiber cement siding?
Stainless Steel (304) Nails for Fiber Cement Siding Type 304 Stainless Steel Nails provide a high degree of corrosion resistance. Labeled for HardiPlank® Lap Siding.
Does Hardie siding need to be nailed to studs?
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: HardiePlank® lap siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24" o.c. or directly to minimum 7/16" thick OSB sheathing. See General Fastening Requirements. Irregularities in framing and sheathing can mirror through the finished application.
What size nails do you use for Hardie siding?
James Hardie recommends using stainless steel finish nails when installing HardieTrim products. Use a 2 in. finish nail to fasten trim together. Longer finish nails may bend.
What do you fasten Hardie board with?
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.
What is the best way to nail Hardie board?
For Hardie siding, it's recommended to use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails. You can either nail by hand or use a pneumatic nailer. However, it's best to use a pneumatic nailer for speed and consistency. At the bottom, the siding should be face nailed, and at the top, it should be blind nailed.
What type of nails should be used to attach fiber cement siding?
Use 6d or 8d galvanized or stainless siding nails and install a single nail about 1-in. down from the top edge at each stud, no more than 16 in. apart. n Nail lengths should be chosen so they penetrate a minimum of 1-1/4 in.
Can you nail fiber cement siding?
Nailing Basics Fiberboard cement siding can be hand-nailed, but because it's so much harder and more brittle than wood, you have to predrill holes near any edge. You can save yourself a bunch of time by using a pneumatic coil siding nail gun.
Can I use a framing nailer for Hardie siding?
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.7 Feb 2018