Screws Or Nails For Hardie Siding

Hardie board comes with a 30 year manufacturer s warranty but that means you need the nails to last at least that long too.

Screws or nails for hardie siding.

Almost all nails and screws have some kind of rust resistant coating but they are not all created equal. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. The hardienail tetragrip siding fastening system is a technological breakthrough for james hardie fiber cement siding siding installers.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. More product details close. From plank ends and 3 4 in. 6d common wood framing 091 in.

From the bottom of the board. 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. James hardie recommends that nails be hot dip galvanized at a minimum or stainless steel as a best practice. Nails are recommended for pin backs.

Double stud may be required to maintain minimum edge nailing distances. From plank edge into min. Face nailing refers to affixing the hardieplank on the front face of the material. Use a number 8 18 1 5 8 inch long by 0 323 inch wide hd ribbed bugle head or equivalent screw.

Unlike blind nailing the screw or nail head is visible in the face nailing installation method. If screws do not have wing tips then pre drilling is required. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. With its dedicated pneumatic coil nailer the tetragrip siding fastening system drives as fast as a nail and has the holding power of a screw.

At least three threads must penetrate the steel stud. Do not nail into corners. 5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no. 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.

When screws are used to attach panels to steel studs furring the screws shall have wing tips. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. Hardiepanel vertical siding must be joined on stud. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. Fast secure installation without fastening to studs. Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 in.

They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Headed siding nails are allowed.