Nails For Hardie Siding

7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.

Nails for hardie siding.

These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less. 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. Simpson strong tie 7d x 2 1 4 in. The grip rite 2 1 4 in.

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. These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding. The optimal sizes of nails should be from 1 to 2 so that a minimum of 1 inch length can be penetrated into the siding. What size nails do you use for hardie siding.

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. 6d or 8d sized stainless or galvanized steel corrosion resistant nails are best for 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 the ends of the plank.

Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails. Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.

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