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Gday all can anyone offer the best nail screw etc to fix the 7.5mm hardietex blueboard to timber wall frames[pine] i am aware of a screw for fixing to steel frames but not sure on timber.Cheers

http://www.jameshardie.com.au/products/ ... cation.pdf



2.3 FASTENERS
2.3.1 General
Select the fastener suitable for the required framing from the
Components. See Section 8.
NOTE
At least Class 3 external grade fasteners must be used for all external
applications.
2.3.2 Fastener durability


Fasteners must have the appropriate level of durability required for the
intended project. This is of particular importance in coastal areas, areas
subject to salt spray and other corrosive environments.
Fasteners must be fully compatible with all other materials that they are in
contact with to ensure the durability and integrity of the assembly.
Contact fastener manufacturers for more information.
2.3.3 Fasteners to timber
Hand nailing - use 2.8 x 30mm fibre cement nails for fixing HardiTex base
sheets to timber framing.
Adhesives must not be used to attach sheets to the frame.
NOTE
Fasteners must not be overdriven as this can reduce the holding capacity
of the sheet. If nailing depth cannot be controlled adequately when gun
nailing, under-drive fasteners then tap flush with a hammer. See Figure 7.
When gun nailing, refer to Table 4.

GUN NAILING NOTES
COIL NAILER NAILS
Manufacturer Name Manufacturer Name Size
Hitachi VH650 coil nailer Otter Galv. coil nail 38mm x 2.5mm dia.
45mm x 2.2mm dia.
50mm x 2.2mm dia.
Paslode Impulse compact nailer Paslode Impulse DekFast® 50mm 50mm x 2.87mm dia.
(B20544) Value Pack (B20561V)
Impulse DekFast® 50mm 50mm x 2.87mm dia.
Handy Pack (B20557)
Duo-Fast KD665A coil nailer Duo-Fast C27/32 GD coil nail (D41800) 32mm x 2.7mm dia.
(Part No. D40040)
Stanley-Bostitch N80C coil nailer Stanley-Bostitch AC45P250 gal coil nail 45mm x 2.5mm dia.
Senco SCN-60 coil nailer (fitted with Senco BTN 45 ADB Weatherex gal 45mm x 2.5mm dia.
adjustable depth of drive) and Sencoted


Sorry Table didn't cut and paste to well.
Will be blueboard ing my place in about 2 weeks time, will find out what nails my mate uses.

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Cheers for that,dont get much good advice from the big hammer shop where i got the stuff and have had conflicting advice from others on best product.I too am almost at lock up stage,having to wait 3wks longer than expected for stacking doors and ali windows.Well they did get made and delivered only to find out our order for white some how became lime green.