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Blind nailing siding.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
I wouldn t recommend blind nailing 1 2 in.
It also prevents problems with cracking and warping.
With blind nailing each course covers the fasteners on the course below which provides a better looking installation.
From the ends of the plank.
Siding shall be installed with top blind nailing with the nails placed 3 8 inch 10 mm from either end and a minimum of 3 4 inch 19 mm from the top edge of the board.
You are much better off face nailing with stainless steel 5d or 6d ring shank siding nails.
To ensure that the nail gets into the groove where it will be hidden it must be inserted at an angle.
For blind nailing hardieplank lap siding james hardie recommends driving.
Blind nailing is a technique used to give a clean finished look to woodwork.
Beveled clapboard siding unless you were going to expose only 3 in.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Be sure to drive nails at least 3 8 from butt ends or use manufacturer specified joiners.
Fasteners below window sill.
Keep blind nails between and 1 from the top edge of the panel figure 10.
Fasteners will be exposed on siding located immediately below window sills fascia boards and horizontal trim.
With tongue and groove paneling the nails are inserted into the groove and hammered to below the surface.
Blind nailing refers to nailing each board one at a time and then overlapping that nailed layer with the next board so that all nails are hidden.
Face nailing figure 11 instead of blind nailing is recommended where the basic design wind speed is 100 miles per hour or greater.