Hardiepanel vertical siding can be installed over furring strips in accordance with local building code requirements.
Furring strips for hardie siding.
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.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
From the ends of the plank.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Refer to ner 405.
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.
Refer to table on next page for fastener type and fastener spacing.
Starter strip same as plank furring strips to accommodate siding fastener length cmu wall spaced 16 or 24 o c.
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.
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.
An air gap between the siding and sheathing.
Furring strips for use behind sheet siding.
Hardieplank lap siding 6 clearance to grade trim.