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.
Hardie board siding nailing.
From plank ends and 3 4 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.
Place pin backs no closer than 1 in.
Use a pneumatic staple gun to drive for staples.
The nail shall be nailed flush to the surface not countersunk and.
How to install hardie siding with a nail gun.
Headed siding nails are allowed.
Attach flat tabs at the back of the hardie trim before installing.
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.
From the ends of the plank.
Pick out stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized nails size 6d 1 1 2 inch long siding nails and 2 inch long siding nails in the quantity you need for your project.
From plank edge into min.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Pin backs are not a substitute for blind or face nailing.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Nails are recommended for pin backs.