Installing Hardiplank Siding With Screws

Optionally install the lap siding with a maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint see detail at right.

Installing hardiplank siding with screws.

Install hardiplank siding with joints butted in moderate contact. For information on installations above 60 feet please contact jh technical support. Blind nailing is the preferred installation method for hardieplank. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.

The only downside of pneumatic tools is that sometimes the installer will get going a little bit too quickly and will lose track of where the nails are going. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. Keep fasteners between 3 8 and 3 4 from sheet edges and 2 in from sheet corners. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.

James hardie building products provides installation wind load information for buildings with a maximum mean roof height of 85 feet. Hardie plank siding is almost always installed with air nailers which are the best tool for quick installation. 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. From the ends of the plank.

The first course of any wall. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. We are installing hardiplank on our new oceanfront home in a high threat hurricane area and in the process of getting bids for the job i have had at least one contractor suggest that i should consider installing the siding with screws rather than the more common ring shank nails.

Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.