Install the starter strip for the hardie board siding.
Fastening hardiboar siding.
Cut a straight 1 2 so its length runs from the frieze board to the bottom of the first siding course.
Hardiepanel vertical siding is 5 16 in.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
From the ends of the plank.
Blind nailing preferred installation james hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
The shorter fastener prevents unintended damage to electrical plumbing and hvac lines hidden behind sheathing.
Blind nailing is the preferred installation method for hardieplank.
Examples of these are shown below.
Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.
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Hardienail studless siding fastener with tetragrip fastening technology.
Versapin for light gauge steeland powerpin for concrete cmu.
Thick and is available in 4x8 4x9 and 4x10 sizes.
Slide the end of.
W narrow crown corrosion resistant staples using a pneumatic stapler.
The hardienail siding fastener is a 304 stainless steel 1 1 8 x 117 fastener.
Textures include smooth stucco cedarmill and sierra 8.
The thin starter strip is installed level with the roof.
Hardiepanel vertical siding is factory primed fiber cement vertical siding available in a variety of sizes and textures.
L x 1 4 in.
Remember this mark represents the top of the siding piece not the bottom of the second course.
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It also features a large 300 head for maximum holding power.
How to attach hardie board siding step 1.
Aerosmith large head fastenersare designed to meet james hardie specs.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Aerosmith is the fastener of choice in hardie to steel concrete construction aerosmith and james hardie make a great team for your next siding project.
The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.
Measure up from the bottom of the story pole to mark the full width of the first course of siding.