Hardie Board Siding Nailing

Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.

Hardie board siding nailing.

From plank ends and 3 4 in. Headed siding nails are allowed. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Nails are recommended for pin backs.

The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. How to install hardie siding with a nail gun. Using 6d or 8d stainless or. 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.

Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. From the ends of the plank. 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. After attaching the taps on the back you can start attaching the hardie trim to the side of your building.

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. 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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. 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.