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Can I screw into Hardie board?

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Manufactured by James Hardie, HardiePlank siding is a fibrous cement-based product. HardiePlank is available as ready-to-paint or with a color layer. Although the siding does not require drilling pilot holes, you may need to run wire or cable through the siding, necessitating drilling a hole.


Thereof, can you screw into hardiplank?

Fasteners must be corrosion resistant, galvanized or stainless steel. Electro-galvanized nails are acceptable for use with James Hardie Siding Products, but may exhibit premature corrosion. James Hardie recommends the use of quality, hot-dipped galvanized nails.

Beside above, how do you attach Hardie board? Fiber cement siding can be nailed by hand or with a pneumatic nailer. It can also be attached using corrosion resistant screws. Use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails. Nails should penetrate through the sheathing and at least 1” into studs.

Similarly, can I screw into cement board?

Cement board attached to plywood or similar underlayment will hold with only 1 1/4-inch screws; for thick or heavy metal fixtures, use 1 5/8-inch screws. In general, 1 1/2-inch galvanized nails will hold the board firmly in place. Even if you use this extra adhesive, you should still apply the nails or screws.

Where do you screw Hardie board?

Avoid fastening in a straight line. Fasten HardieBacker boards with proper fasteners (as listed in “Materials Required”) a maximum of 3 in on center around the perimeter and 6 in on center in the field. Keep fasteners between 3/8 in and 3/4 in from board edges and 2 in in from board corners.

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Arkadiusz Mallor

Professional

Should hardiplank be caulked?

Hardie no longer recommends the caulking of any joint in their lap siding (colorplus or primed). Deterioration of the caulking in the joint has become a maintenance issue for home owners over time. Joint flashing is recommended for all hardie lap siding now.

Ainhize Meiner

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Can you use screws on HardiPlank?

The term applies to a nailing/screwing method for joining HardiePlank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. Use a Number 8, 1-1/4-inch-long by 0.375-inch-wide (HD) ribbed wafer-head (or equivalent) screw on steel studs.

Dalmira Fried

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Do you need special screws for cement board?

To attach the cement board to the studs, you'll need special 1-1/4 in. cement board screws (see Fig. B). These screws have a coating to resist corrosion, a special wide head with cutting flutes and hi-low threads for a strong grip. If you can't find them at a home center, call tile specialty stores.

Hermenegilda Colette

Explainer

How do you cut a hole in Hardie board?

You can also cut holes using a jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade or a drill fitted with a carbide-grit hole saw. When using a jigsaw to cut a round or square hole, start by drilling a hole through the backer board with a 3/8-inch-diameter masonry drill bit. Then insert the jigsaw blade into the hole and start cutting.

Rigel Muszynsk

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How do you attach Hardie plank siding?

The best way to attach to Hardie Plank siding is by using nails or screws. To avoid cracking the siding, pilot drill the siding first, using drill bit a little smaller than the nail or screw. And to make the sure the hole you are forming doesn't leak, caulk the hole before driving in the fastener.

Yoshua Schopp

Pundit

Are drywall screws OK for cement board?

No, you should not be using drywall screws. Drywall screws can corrode from presence of portland cement and lime in mortar and CBU. There are screws that are specially coated to be used with the cement board.

Dante Froufe

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What kind of screws do you use on Hardie board?

The Backer-On 1-1/4 in. Cement Board Screws are designed for attaching HardieBacker or equivalent fiber cement backerboard to wood or light gauge steel studs.

Bianca Sebastioo

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Do you have to tape cement board before tiling?

2 Answers. The thinset and mesh tape are to strengthen the seams. If you are going to tile over the cement board, you should tape the seams. If you just want to leave the corners untreated that will probably be fine, because that seam won't split the center of a tile.

Elier Almena

Teacher

How many screws do I need for cement board?

cement board screws spaced every 4 in.

Licerio Trukhanovsky

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Does Hardie backer board need waterproofing?

cement backer board is not waterproof,but water cant hurt it,even when soaked in water for months or even years

Egiarte Lacarra

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Can I use drywall mesh tape for cement board?

No. The Mold-X10 fiberglass mesh tape is made for drywall seams and intended to be coated with joint compound. FibaTape's Cement Board Tape is the product for cement board. The alkali-resistant coating protects the fiberglass from degradation that can occur with thin-set mortar.

Bronislava Danowski

Teacher

Should I put cement board under tub?

You don't need any cement board under the tub. It is far more important to have a sturdy layer of ply under the tub.

Fidencia Hollerith

Beginner

Can you nail Hardie Backerboard?

If applying HardieBacker 500 cement board over gypsum, use minimum 1-3/4” long corrosion-resistant roofing nails. For countertops: Minimum 3/4” long corrosion-resistant roofing nails. For HardieBacker 500 cement board, use minimum 1-1/4” long corrosion- resistant roofing nails or ribbed countersinking screws.

Debrah Huckel

Beginner

Can you use Hardie board on shower walls?

Cement Board and a Sheet Membrane
Kerdi can also be installed directly over standard drywall in a shower because, when installed correctly, it creates a continuous waterproof barrier.

Vasili Wada

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Is Hardie board fireproof?

Yes, HardieBacker® 1/4" Cement Board is deemed noncombustible when tested to ASTM E 136 and can be used in conjunction with other noncombustible materials around a fireplace. This does not mean that clearances to combustible building materials can be reduced by using HardieBacker 1/4".

Hortencia Roncal

Beginner

How do you attach Hardie board to wood?

Position each piece of backer board in the thin-set, press in place, and attach using special backer board screws on the spacing recommended by the backer board manufacturer. Cover the joints in the backer board with fiberglass tape embedded in thin-set adhesive and allow to set before tiling.

Aitane Arruza

Beginner

Do you Thinset under Hardibacker?

You do need the thinset under the backerboard, you do need the 1/8" gaps between the sheets (and 1/4" around the perimeter) and you do need the tape and thinset on the seams. If your tilesetter refuses to correct his mistakes, ask him to leave, and be firm.

Ancuta Victori

Beginner

Can you install 2 layers of Hardie board?

You can use 1/2" cement board on the floor if you want to. If you want the floor height higher, then use a layer of plywood first, then add a layer of cement board.

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