Nails For Hardie Siding

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.

Nails for hardie siding. What size nails do you use for hardie 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. The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection. 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.

From the ends of the plank. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. 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. Simpson strong tie 7d x 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. 7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods. Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. 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.

Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails. 7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in. Annular ring shank type 316 stainless steel wood siding nail 120 pack. The grip rite 2 1 4 in.

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. These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less.