Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Hardiplank siding spacing.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Moderate contact or maximum 1 8.
Any lower and you might see a few nail heads poking through the bottom of the next board any higher and your siding is likely to be loose and.
These gauges practically eliminate layout time and reduce the fatigue of installation making them ideal for getting the job done.
Lasalle st suite 2000.
Fastening and spacing hardiplank siding with ez line face nail.
The pac tool gecko siding gauge can help the pac tool gecko siding gauge can help you gauge and install fiber cement siding up to 48 faster and allow for 1 person installation.
Nail 1 down from top of plank do not use jh logo for nailing guide fasten 16 24 o c.
Hardie plank siding has a nail line across the top of the board that is 1 down from the top and nails are supposed to fall between and 1 from the top of the board to give the best hold.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
Moderate contact or maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint nail 3 4 1 up from bottom of plank fasten 16 o c.
From the ends of the plank.
See your local dealer for details and availability of products colors and accessories.
James hardie fiber cement siding best practices appendix a 2014 pdf available from james hardie corporation 231 s.