What size nails do you use for Hardie siding?

James Hardie recommends using stainless steel finish nails when installing HardieTrim products. Use a 2 in. finish nail to fasten trim together.

What nails do you use for Hardie siding?

For Hardie siding, it's recommended to use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails. You can either nail by hand or use a pneumatic nailer. However, it's best to use a pneumatic nailer for speed and consistency. At the bottom, the siding should be face nailed, and at the top, it should be blind nailed.

How long should Hardie siding nails be?

Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in. and 3/4 in. from the top of the board. water-resistive barrier Finish nail Blind nail 3/4 in.

Does Hardie siding need to be nailed to studs?

Building codes will usually require installing siding over water-resistant barriers and nailed into the studs every 16 or 24 inches.

Can you 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.

Hardie Plank Installation Tips

Do Hardie battens need to be caulked?

Make sure that the flashing is sloped away from the wall and does not rest flat on the top edge of the panel. Install the second level or gable panels leaving a 1/4 in. minimum gap between the bottom of the panel and the Z flashing. This gap should never be caulked.

Are you supposed to caulk Hardie board?

When James Hardie siding products butt into wood-based materials, a 1/8" gap will allow for expansion and contraction of the wood-based product. Caulks and Sealants: James Hardie recommends the use of caulks and sealants that remain permanently flexible.

Can you install Hardie siding with a roofing nailer?

You can shoot Hardie siding on with air powered nailers or use hand driven roofing nails to attach siding to the home or structure. The nails can be ringed- shanked or smooth just make sure you are hitting the studs in the wall.

How do you nail in hardiplank?

How do you secure loose hardiplank siding?

HardiePlank is fastened to the home by either blind nailing or face nailing. The nails are covered by the board overlap in the blind nailing method, while the nails are left exposed on the exterior of the boards in the face nailing method. Loose boards are repaired by face-nailing them in place.

Should hardiplank siding 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).

How much space should be between batten and board?

Typically, batten are spaced anywhere from 12” to 24” apart. I think it looks best to space them as close to 18” as possible, but that's just a personal preference. Our wall is 164” wide, so we used 8 batten (for a total of 7 spaces) with a distance of 19.42 inches between each batten.

How far apart should exterior board and batten be?

Studs are usually located every 16-inches or every 24-inches, depending on your home and frame. Position the boards so that they cover 48-inches at a time, and nail either 16 on center or 24 on center to ensure a secure and successful installation.

Where do you caulk Hardie siding?

Ugly Caulking

Wherever Hardie siding meets a trim board, the company recommends you leave a 1/8” gap between the siding and the trim and apply a 3/8” bead of approved caulking to protect and seal the edge of the siding.

How much do you overlap Hardie siding?

Flashing behind butt joints is an effective, low maintenance way to comply with building code and help protect against water intrusion. James Hardie recommends 6-inch-wide flashing that overlaps the course below by 1-inch. However, some local building codes may require different size flashing.

What is the difference between siding nails and roofing nails?

The main difference between the two nails is that roofing nails are designed to come out, unlike the siding nail, which is meant to be secured into the siding for its lifetime. Roofing nails will need replacing every so often, so the design of the larger nail head allows for an easier grab for removal.