Installing Hardiplank Siding With Screws

Minimum standard panel design size is 12 x 16.

Installing hardiplank siding with screws.

Blind nailing is the preferred installation method for hardieplank. Hardie plank siding is almost always installed with air nailers which are the best tool for quick installation. Corrosion resistant screws ribbed bugle head or equivalent no. 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. Install hardiplank siding with joints butted in moderate contact. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. 8 18 x 0 323 hd x 1 5 8.

Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. From the ends of the plank. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs. Keep fasteners between 3 8 and 3 4 from sheet edges and 2 in from sheet corners.

James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. For information on installations above 60 feet please contact jh technical support. James hardie building products provides installation wind load information for buildings with a maximum mean roof height of 85 feet. 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.

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