How To Nail The Last Row Of Hardiplank Siding

Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in.

How to nail the last row of hardiplank siding. Moderate contact or maximum 1 8. Pry the piece of siding out toward you gently to let you see the nail or screw patterning of how the planks have been fastened to the under structure. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. 1 blind nailing measurements keep nails 3 8 in.

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 could even rattle in the wind. Vinyl siding will expand and contract when the temperatures change. Nail 1 down from top of plank do not use jh logo for nailing guide fasten 16 24 o c. Step 3 place the flat bar under the first nail or screw and smack the free end of the bar with a mallet or hammer to dislodge the nail or screw.

The most common mistake homeowners make is nailing the vinyl siding too tight. 2 3 water resistive barrier finish nail blind nail 3 4 in 1 in. Fastening and spacing hardiplank siding with ez line face nail. From ends of boards.

Nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. 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.