Fastening Hardiboar Siding

Attach hardietrim corner tabs to the back side of the trim using eight 8 18 ga.

Fastening hardiboar siding.

The thin starter strip is installed level with the roof. Ensure the hardietrim corner tabs are fastened tight and straight to the trim boards. Slide the end of. The hardienail siding fastener is a 304 stainless steel 1 1 8 x 117 fastener.

Cut a straight 1 2 so its length runs from the frieze board to the bottom of the first siding course. W narrow crown corrosion resistant staples using a pneumatic stapler. Install the starter strip for the hardie board siding. Measure up from the bottom of the story pole to mark the full width of the first course of siding.

Aerosmith large head fastenersare designed to meet james hardie specs. Remember this mark represents the top of the siding piece not the bottom of the second course. Hardiepanel vertical siding is 5 16 in. 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.

Blind nailing is the preferred installation method for hardieplank. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Thick and is available in 4x8 4x9 and 4x10 sizes. The shorter fastener prevents unintended damage to electrical plumbing and hvac lines hidden behind sheathing.

L x 1 4 in. The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Versapin for light gauge steeland powerpin for concrete cmu.

It also features a large 300 head for maximum holding power. 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. From the ends of the plank.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. 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. Hardiepanel vertical siding is factory primed fiber cement vertical siding available in a variety of sizes and textures. How to attach hardie board siding step 1.

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