Nails Used For Hardie Siding

Acceptable but may exhibit premature corrosion.

Nails used for hardie siding.

James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. From the bottom of the board. 5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no.

Electro galvanized nails are acceptable for use with james hardie siding products but may exhibit premature corrosion. 6d common wood framing 091 in. Our fiber cement siding nails have been specifically designed for face and blind nailing fiber cement siding. These grip rite 2 1 2 in.

Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today. These nails feature a spiral design. Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 in. 0 hot dip galvanized fiber cement siding 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. Fasteners must be corrosion resistant galvanized or stainless steel. 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. Stainless steel fasteners are recommended when installing james hardie products near the ocean large bodies of water or in very humid climates.

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. James hardie recommends the use of quality hot dipped galvanized nails. Available in different paint colors to match poplar fiber cement siding colors. James hardie is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.