House Siding Fastening

This technical bulletin addresses approved fastening techniques when using hardieplank lap siding.

House siding fastening.

Use two staples minimum 7 16 in. Go all around the house with the starter board to make sure you will come out at the same level when the boards meet at the final corner. At the bottom install a starter strip supplied by the manufacturer or install a 1 2. Perfect for both residential and commercial applications the deckwise hidden siding fastener system works with advantage rainscreen siding.

See that the starter board is level. Crown per staple for each shingle or shake with crowns placed parallel to the butt. Staples for siding many installers prefer staples for shingles and shakes because the thinner shank of the staple legs are less likely to cause splits. What kinds of nails are for wood siding.

Whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws. To estimate the total pounds of fasteners required multiply the total square feet of siding by 0 005 for aluminum nails and 0 01 for roofing nails staples and screws. Add siding to all material estimates to allow for waste depending on the pitch of the roof and other house specific factors.