James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails.
Nails to use with hardie siding.
James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.
From the ends of the plank.
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.
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.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
Using 6d or 8d stainless or.
These nails feature a spiral design.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.
Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.
How to install hardie siding with a nail gun.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 2 in 15 degree pneumatic siding nails 3600 count.
From the ends of the plank.
These grip rite 2 1 2 in.
8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in.