Should Hardie board be screwed or nailed?

James Hardie prefers and recommends installation of HardiePlank® lap siding by the blind nailing technique, such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. and 3/4 in. from the top edge and no closer than 3/8 in.

Do you nail or screw Hardie 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. Keep fasteners between 3/8'' and 3/4'' from sheet edges and 2'' in from sheet corners.

What is the best way to fasten Hardie board?

You can use corrosion-resistant screws, or you can use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails. You can nail the siding by either blind nailing it at the top or face nailing it at the bottom. It's best to use siding nails for face nailing or roofing nails for blind nailing.

What is the best way to nail Hardie board?

Can you put a nail in Hardie board?

Hardie board comes with a 30-year manufacturer's warranty, but that means you need the nails to last at least that long too. James Hardie recommends that nails be hot dip galvanized (at a minimum) or stainless steel (as a best practice).

3 Common Installation Issues with James Hardie Siding

Does Hardie siding need to be nailed into studs?

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: HardiePlank® lap siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24" o.c. or directly to minimum 7/16" thick OSB sheathing. See General Fastening Requirements. Irregularities in framing and sheathing can mirror through the finished application.

What do you nail Hardie siding with?

Fasteners must be corrosion resistant, galvanized or stainless steel. James Hardie prefers and recommends installation of HardiePlank® lap siding by the blind nailing technique, such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. and 3/4 in.

Can Hardie siding be installed with screws?

Yes, you can drive screws into the Hardie board if you use suitable screws. Hardie Board requires using specific screws to work effectively. For best results, use ribbed stainless steel screws with wafer-head.

What type of screws do you use for Hardie board?

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.

Should Hardie board be loose?

If you have loose HardiePlank siding on your home, it is important to fix it. Loose siding can leave your home unprotected from weather and insects. HardiePlank is fastened to the home by either blind nailing or face nailing.

Can I use a framing nailer for Hardie siding?

The answer is, yes. Framing nail guns can be used for siding installation, if the nail being used is long enough to attach the siding firmly to your exterior wood sheathing. While it's recommended to always use a siding nail gun for siding installation, in a pinch, you may be able to use a framing nailer instead.

Should Hardie board be caulked?

James Hardie DOES NOT recommend using caulk or “H”-jointers for the butt joints of HardiePlank® siding with ColorPlus® technology. James Hardie also DOES NOT recommend applying caulk to the horizontal overlap between siding planks (see Figure 2).

Do you need special screws for cement board?

To attach the cement board to the studs, you'll need special 1-1/4 in. cement board screws (see Fig. B). These screws have a coating to resist corrosion, a special wide head with cutting flutes and hi-low threads for a strong grip.

Do you need special blade to cut Hardie board?

For some types of Hardie board, you'll need a power tool with a cement board blade with a carbide tip to cut the board. Carbide-tipped blades are made specifically for this kind of work. Cut the Hardie board outside, because the dust released as the board is being cut can pose a safety hazard.

Do screws hold in cement board?

Cement board attached to plywood or similar underlayment will hold with only 1 1/4-inch screws; for thick or heavy metal fixtures, use 1 5/8-inch screws. In general, 1 1/2-inch galvanized nails will hold the board firmly in place.

Do you need to pre drill cement board?

You must pre-drill holes in the material before attaching the screws.

Can you nail cement board siding?

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 do you use to fill nail holes in hardiplank?

The installation guide for Hardie Board, which is a brand of cement board siding recommends using caulking to fill nail holes. When I've installed it I used a high-quality exterior paintable calking after smoothing the edge of the holes. Once the caulk is dry you can touch up the paint.

What kind of nails do you use for James 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 difference between framing nails and siding nails?

Framing nailers use 3- to 4-inch nails made for piercing and joining lumber. A siding nailer uses shorter nails -- typically 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inches, often with wider heads. Some siding nailers are designed for use with aluminum nails which work better with aluminum siding.