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.
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.
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.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
You can also call customer service at 1.
From the ends of the plank.
Where can i buy hardieplank lap siding hardiepanel vertical siding hardietrim boards or hardieshingle siding.
Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Hardie plank is a type of lap siding that contains cement fibers making it extremely durable.
Since you will be working with a contractor or builder to install james hardie products the individual or company you hire for the job will purchase the necessary materials for you.
The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.
The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
The fiber cement screw is designed for use in all fiber cement siding and is ansi a108 compliant for installation of cement backer boards.
Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.
Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud.
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.
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.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.