Using 6d or 8d stainless or.
Nailing hardie board siding.
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Hardie plank siding has a nail line across the top of the board that is 1 down from the top and nails are supposed to fall between and 1 from the top of the board to give the best hold.
Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.
Nails are recommended for pin backs.
These grip rite 1 1 2 in.
After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.
Headed siding nails are allowed.
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Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.
They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.
Blind nailing preferred installation james hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
From plank ends and 3 4 in.
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.
Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.
Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples.
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 could even rattle in the wind.
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How to install hardie siding with a nail gun.
Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.
The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and.