Installation Guide

FASTENER REQUIREMENTS*
Figure 3
Roof to Wall
Figure 4
Horizontal Flashing
Figure 5
Kickout Flashing
Figure 6
Slabs, Path, Steps to Siding
Figure 7
Deck to Wall
Figure 8
Ground to Siding
Figure 10
Sheltered Areas
Figure 9
Gutter to Siding
Figure 12
Drip Edge
Figure 13
Block Penetration
Figure 14
Valley/Shingle Extension
Figure 11
Mortar/Masonry
BLIND NAILING
Nails - Wood Framing
• Siding nail (0.09 in. shank x 0.221 in. HD x 2 in. long)
• 11ga. roofing nail (0.121 in. shank x 0.371 in. HD x 1.25 in. long)
Screws - Steel Framing
• Ribbed Wafer-head or equivalent (No. 8 x 1 1/4 in. long
x 0.375 in. HD) Screws must penetrate 3 threads into metal framing.
Nails - Steel Framing
• ET & F Panelfast
®
nails or equivalent (0.10 in. shank x 0.313 in. HD x 1-1/2 in. long)
Nails must penetrate minimum 1/4 in. into metal framing.
OSB minimum 7/16 in.
• Siding nail (0.09 in. shank x 0.215 in. HD x 1-1/2 in. long
• Ribbed Wafer-head or equivalent (No. 8 x 1 5/8 in. long x 0.375 in. HD).
FACE NAILING
Nails - Wood Framing
• 6d (0.113 in. shank x 0.267 in. HD x 2 in. 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 in. long x
0.323 in. HD) Screws must penetrate 3 threads into metal framing.
Nails - Steel Framing
• ET & F pin or equivalent (0.10 in. shank x 0.25 in. HD x 1-1/2 in. long)
Nails must penetrate minimum 1/4 in. into metal framing.
OSB minimum 7/16 in.
• Siding nail (0.09 in. shank x 0.221 in. HD x 1-1/2 in. long)
Refer to the applicable ESR report online to determine which fastener meets your wind load design criteria.
Blind Nailing is the preferred method of installation for HardiePlank
®
lap siding products. Face nailing should only be used where required by code for high wind areas and must not
be used in conjunction with Blind nailing (Please see JH Tech bulletin 17 for exemption when doing a repair).
Min. 2 in.
Min.
2 in.
6 in.
1in.
Z-Flashing
Z-Flashing
Z-Flashing
Min. 2 in.
Min. ¼ in.
Min. ¼ in.
Do not caulk
Min. ¼ in.
Min. ½ in.
Z-Flashing
Extend shingles
at least 1 in.
out from the
fascia when
gutters are
present
Z-Flashing
L-Flashing
As required
by IRC code
min 4 in. x 4 in.
Min. ¼ in.
Do not caulk
CLEARANCE AND FLASHING REQUIREMENTS
*Also see General Fastening Requirements; and when considering alternative fastening options refer to James Hardie's Technical Bulletin USTB 5 - Fastening Tips for HardiePlank Lap Siding.
HardiePlank
®
Lap Siding
HS11117 P2/4 09/19