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