Correct Nails For Cement Siding

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.

Correct nails for cement siding.

Simply go outside grab the lower edges of a siding course and try to slide it back and forth photo 1. 15 hot dip galvanized ring shank fiber cement siding nails. Be sure the flashing overlaps the siding course below. N nail lengths should be chosen so they penetrate a minimum of 1 1 4 in.

For this reason manufacturers design it to hang loosely on the nails rather than to be tightly nailed like wood siding. If using a pneumatic nailer choose ring shank stainless steel nails and adjust the depth setting to drive the nails flush with the surface. More product details close. Down from the top edge at each stud no more than 16 in.

These nails feature a spiral design. These grip rite 2 1 2 in. Into the solid wood wood sheathings like osb and plywood count toward the 1 1 4 in but soft sheathings like fiber board and foam don t. Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.

From the top of the board. It isn t always possible to nail. Leave a small gap at butt joints and fill with caulk. 8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in.

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. 15 coil ated nails labeled for fiber cement and cedar shakes shingles. From ends of boards. Maze stormguard double hot dip galvanized nails are recommended by many of the fiber cement manufacturers and the cedar shake and shingle bureau.

Use 6d or 8d galvanized or stainless siding nails and install a single nail about 1 in. The problem should be easy to diagnose. Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in. Vinyl siding tends to expand and contract considerably with temperature changes.

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. 8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. Nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.

If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs.