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Fiber cement stainless steel nails

sch43 | Posted in General Discussion on November 27, 2008 07:48am

I have checked online sites and find fiber cement nails but they have
smaller heads than Hardie advises. Head size is ~.22″ where Hardie advises 0.37″. These will be hand nailed blind. Are these acceptable or should I stick with 3/8″ head (roofing)nails?

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  1. KenHill3 | Nov 27, 2008 09:29pm | #1

    Why do you need SS nails if you are blind nailing? Just use 2" roofers. The smaller head SS nails should be fine for the places you will need to face nail.

    1. MikeSmith | Nov 28, 2008 08:47pm | #6

      for blind nailing we use HOT DIPPEd galv roofers ( gun nails ) that we get from Maizefor face nailing we use a SS Bostich coil siding nailMike Hussein Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

  2. JTC1 | Nov 27, 2008 09:50pm | #2

    Welcome to Breaktime!

    Just checked your profile for your locale, found it blank.

    I checked your profile to determine if there was some special environmental consideration which would require SS nails -- like you live on a windward coast somewhere with lots of salt spray carried by the wind.

    If not, for blind nailing I would just use a galvanized nail with head size to match the mfr's specs.

    Jim

     

    Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.
  3. arcflash | Nov 28, 2008 04:55am | #3

    You will need to follow Hardie's instructions in order to keep their warranty. Hardie strongly recommends stainless steel nails. Try fastenersusa.com. I know they carry plenty of gun nails in stainless, but I think that they also carry hand drives.

    1. frammer52 | Nov 28, 2008 08:22pm | #4

      Hardie strongly recommends stainless steel nails

       

      Not in their installation PDF>  Please tell me where you got that.

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      IMERC | Nov 28, 2008 08:34pm | #5

      Hardie strongly recommends stainless steel nails

      couldn't find a word about SS nails being recomended by Hardie....

      got a link?????

       

      Fastener Requirements:

      Blind Nailing is the preferred method of installation for all

      HardiePlank™ lap siding products

      BLIND NAILING

      Nails - Wood Framing

      • Siding nail (0.09" shank x 0.221" HD x 2" long)

      • 11ga. roofing nail (0.121" shank x 0.371" HD x 1.25" long)

      Screws - Steel Framing

      • Ribbed Wafer-head or equivalent (No. 8 x 1 1/4" long

      x 0.375" HD) Screws must penetrate 3 threads into metal framing.

      Nails - Steel Framing

      • ET & F Panelfast¯ nails or equivalent

      (0.10" shank x 0.313" HD x 1-1/2" long)

      Nails must penetrate minimum 1/4" into metal framing.

      OSB minimum 7/16"

      • 11ga. roofing nail (0.121" shank x 0.371" HD x 1.75" long)

      • Ribbed Wafer-head or equivalent (No. 8 x 1 5/8" long x 0.375" HD).

       

      Face Nailing should only be used where required for high wind areas and must not be

      used in conjunction with Blind Nailing

      FACE NAILING

      Nails - Wood Framing

      • 6d (0.113" shank x 0.267" HD x 2" long)

      • Siding nail (0.09” shank x 0.221” HD x 2” long)

      Screws - Steel Framing

      • Ribbed Bugle-head or equivalent (No. 8-18 x 1-5/8" long x

      0.323" HD) Screws must penetrate 3 threads into metal framing.

      Nails - Steel Framing

      • ET & F pin or equivalent (0.10" shank x 0.25" HD x 1-1/2" long)

      Nails must penetrate minimum 1/4" into metal framing.

      OSB minimum 7/16"

      • Siding nail (0.09" shank x 0.221" HD x 1-1/2" long)* 

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