Nails For Hardie Siding

These nails meet the blind and face nail specification for lap siding 8 1 4 or less.

Nails for hardie siding.

7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Also available painted in the hardie colorplus colors. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.

The grip rite 2 1 4 in. Hardie plank siding has a nail line across the top of the board that is 1 down from the top and nails are supposed to fall between and 1 from the top of the board to give the best hold. 7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods. Wider width sidings require blind roofing nails.

The optimal sizes of nails should be from 1 to 2 so that a minimum of 1 inch length can be penetrated into the siding. 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. Any lower and you might see a few nail heads poking through the bottom of the next board any higher and your siding is likely to be loose and could even rattle in the wind. Annular ring shank type 316 stainless steel wood siding nail 120 pack.

Simpson strong tie 7d x 2 1 4 in. Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today. The stormguard double hot dipped galvanized coating on these nails ensures excellent long term rust protection. These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding.

What size nails do you use for hardie siding. 6d or 8d sized stainless or galvanized steel corrosion resistant nails are best for siding.