Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.
Nails for lap siding.
8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.
As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 inches.
These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding.
Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap.
From the ends of the plank.
Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.
On thick profiles of siding nails may be hidden meaning they are driven into the upper portion of a board so they are covered by the lower part of the board above it.
7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
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.
Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw.
Most lap siding is beveled meaning that the bottom edge is thicker than the top.
7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods.
Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center.
The grip rite 2 1 4 in.
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It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches.
Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly.
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.
Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun.