Hardie siding requires a minimum 2 gap from all hard surfaces like decks or rooflines and at least 8 from any soft surfaces like grass dirt or gravel.
Screws for hardie lap siding.
James hardie hardieplank cedarmill lap siding is a fiber cement siding designed to mimic the look of real wood siding with less maintenance better wear and a long life.
The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.
Hardieplank lap exterior siding is engineered for climate and designed to hold up to the changing weather conditions in the environment where it is installed.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
The superior corrosion resistance of type 316 stainless steel eliminates rust streaking and provides long lasting performance in marine and chloride environments.
Hardie plank is a type of lap siding that contains cement fibers making it extremely durable.
Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.
The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw.
During my time working for james hardie i very rarely got calls from homeowners that wanted to submit a warranty claim for their hardie siding.
From the ends of the plank.
The fiber cement screw is designed for use in all fiber cement siding and is ansi a108 compliant for installation of cement backer boards.
James hardie hardieplank cedarmill fiber cement lap siding has a woodgrain appearance making it ideal for exteriors where a traditional wood siding look.
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From the ends of the plank.
It can be cut and drilled like wood but you ll need to use a masonry bit to drill this tough board.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Where can i buy hardieplank lap siding hardiepanel vertical siding hardietrim boards or hardieshingle siding.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.