James hardie recommends installing a rainscreen an air gap between the hardiepanel siding and the water resistive barrier as a best practice.
What screws to use for hardie siding.
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.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Be sure to use the specified screws 1 1 4 no 8 18 by 3 8 hd hi lo s or s 12 for metal studs ribbed phil wafer head self drilling corrosion resistant screws.
Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.
James hardie recommends that you consult your design professional if you have questions regarding the use of rainscreen on your single family project.
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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.
The screws that you are using do not have the power to rout out the material in order for the screw head to sit flush.
Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
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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.
From the ends of the plank.
The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw.
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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.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
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The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
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