Can you use a nail gun on hardiplank?
Overall, only two types of power nailers work best for attaching hardie siding: siding and roofing nailers. But if you must use a framing nailer, to install any James Hardie product, be sure to fit it with a quality flush mount attachment so as to control the depth the fastener is driven.
What nails are best for Hardie siding?
NAIL TYPE: Fasteners must be corrosion resistant, galvanized or stainless steel. Electro-galvanized nails are acceptable for use with James Hardie Siding Products, but may exhibit premature corrosion. James Hardie recommends the use of quality, hot-dipped galvanized nails.
What is the best way to nail Hardie board?
Fiber cement siding can be nailed by hand or with a pneumatic nailer. It can also be attached using corrosion resistant screws. Use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails. Nails should penetrate through the sheathing and at least 1” into studs.
What size nails do you use for Hardie board?
James Hardie recommends using stainless steel finish nails when installing HardieTrim products. Use a 2 in. finish nail to fasten trim together.
Can you use screws for Hardie board siding?
James Hardie recommends 1-1/4” long galvanized or STAINLESS steel roofing nails or 1-1/4” long ribbed waferhead screws in compliance with the tile industry. It is 8-18 x 3/8” HD.
What kind of nails do you use for cement siding?
Use 6d or 8d galvanized or stainless siding nails and install a single nail about 1-in. down from the top edge at each stud, no more than 16 in. apart. n Nail lengths should be chosen so they penetrate a minimum of 1-1/4 in.
How do you attach things to Hardie board?
Generally speaking, items can be attached to Hardie® siding by using either corrosion resistant nails or screws. The fasteners must be long enough to go through the siding and into wood or metal substrate (e.g. sheathing or studs).
Do you nail or screw Hardie board?
What is the correct fastener pattern for installing HardieBacker® cement board? Fasten HardieBacker sheets with proper nails or screws (as listed in ”Materials Required” in the backer installation instructions) every 8” around the perimeter and all supporting studs.
Can you use a roofing nailer as a siding nailer?
Both tools are coil nailers that are built to drive nails into wood, but you can’t use them interchangeably. Siding nailers are for installing siding and roofing nailers are meant for installing roofing.
What kind of nails do you use for siding?
The best type of nails to use for siding include hot-dip galvanized nails, which boast strength and durability to complete your siding installation successfully.
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