Using a pneumatic coil siding nail gun is a much better idea than going for hand nailing.
Nails for installing hardie siding.
7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
Hardie board is harder and more brittle than a normal wooden surface.
From the ends of the plank.
Weather resistive barrier 1 install 1 4 lath strip to ensure consistent plank angle.
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From the ends of the plank.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods.
So while going for any hardie siding project it s necessary to predrill holes near the edges.
Hardiplank fiber cement siding can enhance the beauty of any home but if the installer uses the wrong nails it will ruin the exterior look of your home with potential rust stains especially in humid climates.
3 overlap second piece of hardiplank siding with ez line 1 1 4 utilizing ez line alignment aid.
These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Hardie plank siding is almost always installed with air nailers which are the best tool for quick installation.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
The only downside of pneumatic tools is that sometimes the installer will get going a little bit too quickly and will lose track of where the nails are going.
2 fasten hardiplank siding with ez line over 1 4 lath strip.
2 begin first course at end of far left wall and nail to stud.
The grip rite 2 1 4 in.