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.
Best roofing nails for hardie siding.
What nails to use for hardiplank siding.
Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.
What is the best coil siding nailer.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
James hardie recommends that nails be hot dip galvanized at a minimum or stainless steel as a best practice.
Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel.
Overlap face nail space plank according to.
Stud 16 or 24 o c.
Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.
What are the best nails for hardie siding.
You need some kind of nailer framing gun will work with hdg for the odd face nail other wise you will be pre drilling.
I know it s but you can use it for your corner window trim face nails etc.
Anything less and the nails may start to rust leading to stains on your beautiful 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.
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.
Consult the applicable building code compliance report.
Used to be 1 1 4 roofing nails were ok now i think 1 3 4 is required.
These grip rite 1 1 2 in.
Even worse siding could start falling off.
They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.
From the ends of the plank.
Both hot dipped galvanized and electro galvanized nails are suitable for hardiplank 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.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Electro galvanized nails are best for hardie siding.