Blind nailing is the preferred installation method for hardieplank.
Installing hardiplank siding with screws.
Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.
Minimum standard panel design size is 12 x 16.
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.
Keep fasteners between 3 8 and 3 4 from sheet edges and 2 in from sheet corners.
Optionally install the lap siding with a maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint see detail at right.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.
The first course of any wall.
Corrosion resistant screws ribbed bugle head or equivalent no.
8 18 x 0 323 hd x 1 5 8.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
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.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.
For information on installations above 60 feet please contact jh technical support.
Install hardiplank siding with joints butted in moderate contact.