Does Siding Need To Be Nailed Into 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. He said since he s using insulated siding it s ok is this true. Fasteners shall be flush to the surface material.
The problem should be easy to diagnose. But the type of nails you use and your nailing technique is extra important when you install vinyl siding on your home.
I came home and the hardiplank siding was up.
Molding and finish trim cover the rough transitions where newly constructed walls meet ceilings floors windows doors and built in. 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. When blind nailing place nail 1 down from the top of the board and when face nailing place nail 3 4 up from the bottom. I came home and the hardiplank siding was up.
