Furring Strips For Hardie Siding
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. When applying james hardie siding to furring strips which is applied on foam sheathing or other non nailable substrates e g. 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. From the ends of the plank. Starter strip same as plank furring strips to accommodate siding fastener length cmu wall spaced 16 or 24 o c.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. James hardie products including but not limited to use with fiber cement siding products made by other manufacturers or siding products made of other materials. 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. Gypsum sheathing with a combined thickness up to 4 inches thick the foam sheathing and other non nailable substrates do not have nail holding capacity. 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.