James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
Furring strips for hardie siding.
Refer to ner 405.
Starter strip hardieplank lap siding nailed directly to block walls trim cmu wall 6 clearance to grade.
Furring strips for use behind sheet siding.
From the ends of the plank.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Hardiepanel vertical siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs 20 gauge 0 836 mm minimum to 16 gauge 1 367 mm maximum spaced a maximum of 610mm 24 in o c.
3 8 inch thick x 1 1 2 inch wide polypropylene furring strips attached vertically over air moisture barrier at face of each supporting stud to create capillary break between face of air moisture barrier and back of siding equal to cor a vent sturdi strips with sv 3 siding vent continuous at top and bottom by cor a vent inc.
When applying james hardie siding to furring strips which is applied on foam sheathing or other non nailable substrates e g.
James hardie exterior wall drainage requirements for multi family and commercial projects technical services 888 542 7343 table of contents 1 exterior wall drainage requirements.
Starter strip same as plank furring strips to accommodate siding fastener length cmu wall spaced 16 or 24 o c.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Refer to table on next page for fastener type and fastener spacing.
Hardiepanel vertical siding can be installed over furring strips in accordance with local building code requirements.
An air gap between the siding and sheathing.