Hardie Board Siding Nails

I found an old archived post that said to use a siding nailer i m only replacing 7 sheets it seems ridiculous to spend 350 on a gun to install 250 worth of siding.

Hardie board siding nails.

Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in. Nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. Nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. 1 blind nailing measurements keep nails 3 8 in.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. I m stuck replacing some fiber cement hardie board panel siding by myself. From ends of boards. 6d or 8d sized stainless or galvanized steel corrosion resistant nails are best for siding.

Is hardie board better than vinyl siding. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. More product details close. 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.

I need a gun. 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. From ends of boards. From the top of the board.

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. 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. 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. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. 2 3 water resistive barrier finish nail blind nail 3 4 in 1 in. Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today.

From the top of the board. What size nails do you use for hardie siding. Stud water resistive barrier finish nails blind nail 3 4 in 1 in. I can t hold the 4x8 sheets with one hand and nail by hand with the other.