Nails Used For Hardie Siding

Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion.

Nails used for hardie siding.

Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less. If the nails being used in the framing nailer are longer enough to firmly attach the hardie siding to the external wood covering then you can use that for your project. Nails 080 099 shank diameter with a 300 400 magazine capacity and an easy loading canister with nail size adjustment.

Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. Place pin backs no closer than 1 in. Nails are recommended for pin backs. From plank edge into min.

James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection. Siding coil nailer combines the makita 2 1 2 in. Headed siding nails are allowed.

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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Siding coil nailer accepts 1 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.

Normally experts recommend to use specialized siding nail guns for hardie siding projects but you may also use a framing nailer instead of that as well. The makita 2 1 2 in. The makita 2 1 2 in. Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.

Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. From plank ends and 3 4 in. Siding coil nailer combines rugged construction with ease of use features for improved performance. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.

James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. 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. 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.