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   srvfan | Sep 18, 2003 06:48am | #1

   Counter sink & fill.  Azek, Miratek, GP prime trim.  Painted nails (heads).

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   PAPOH | Sep 20, 2003 05:07am | #2

   What can you fill hardiplank trim with?  Concerned about stability over time.

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   WayneL5 | Sep 21, 2003 12:26am | #3

   I've never tried it nor heard of anyone using it, but the first thing that comes to mind is thinset mortar.

   Your nails do have to be the high quality hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel recommended by Hardie.  Otherwise, the nail will rust, and the expanding rust might pop the filler out.

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   PAPOH | Sep 21, 2003 12:44am | #4

   So everyone else here just sets the nails, paints them, and leaves it at that?

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   byoung0454 | Sep 21, 2003 05:52am | #5

   I have come to use  a trim screw  to attach trim boards and it works great, especially if you are using 5/4 stock. I have found that with the 5/4 stock it helps to pre-drill anyway so I drill then use a screw, that way I know it wont back out and cause a hump were I filled. The filler I use for this is  latex caulk, I find it works great, paints or stains great and stays in place.