Nails for face nailing should be between 3 4 in.
Cement board siding nails.
If driven too deep the heads will crush the fiber cement board and reduce the nail s holding power.
James hardie 8 25 in x 144 in hz10 hardieplank cedarmill fiber cement lap siding.
Weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles.
I purchased a new home with cement board external siding.
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Fiber cement siding accessories.
This fiber is engineering considering the impact of climate and offers better longevity.
Don t nail fiber cement corners together photo 4.
Ring shank provides additional holding power.
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It s available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years.
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What is hardie board siding.
5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no.
Long lasting fiber cement siding deserves great nails.
A nail driven into the edge of a fiber cement board will split it.
Hardiplank fiber cement siding can enhance the beauty of any home but if the installer uses the wrong nails it will ruin the exterior look of your home with potential rust stains especially in humid climates.
If a homeowner intends to install his own siding the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough.
The nails are resistant to being set.
Attempt at setting resulted in damage to drywall inside the house.
I am concerned that the nails will rust and will deteriorate.
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Maze nails now has stainless steel fiber cement siding nails in coils to fit 14 popular coil nailers.
Just like all other fiber cement siding hardie fiber contains silica sand cellulose wooden fibers cement and water.
From the bottom of the board.
The cement doard was face nailed and most of the nail heads are not flush.
Drive the nailheads snug against the fiber cement board.