Secure the cement board sheets to the studs with either 1 1 2 inch hot galvanized roofing nails driven with a hammer or 1 1 4 inch cementboard screws driven with a drill and driver bit.
Hardibacker ok roofing nails.
That s why it was named the most preferred brand of backer board by tile installers and contractors according to the 2019 tile and stone report conducted by clearseas research in partnership with the national tile contractors association and tile magazine.
Using the correct size of roofing nail will ensure that your roof stays intact for many years to come and can help you avoid the common problem of roofing nails that extract themselves over time and cause you to lose shingles.
I will use a small bit for the hole then i will through each hole and use a larger bit.
Planning and executing a good roofing job requires knowledge of every aspect of the job.
For shower walls that are a little tough i will double predrill for my backer screws.
Step 4 set the second piece of hardie board next to the first and leave a gap of 1 8 inch on all sides.
Depending on what is behind your backer you need long roofing nails.
Scrape the floors put down liquid nails lay down the hardi backer then nail the piss out of it with a roofing nailer.
I use hb 30 40 times a year and and i use the hb screws and long roofing nails.
Check with wedi schluter laticrete goboard or whichever manufacturer to see how they want their product installed over a concrete subfloor.
That procedure is 100 against what the entire industry recommends for installing tile backer boards.
Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better.
Hammer the nails around the perimeter first and then along the inside of the sheet.
The other is foam backer board which is ok to install over concrete.
This can be beneficial if you are wanting to insulate concrete from an electric floor heating system above it.
Hammer them so they are flush with the surface of the hardie board.
The gap allows for expansion just like between the walls and the board.