This report issued by pei evaluation service covers the use of aerosmith 145 series pins for cement fiber siding direct to concrete block cmu.
How to attach siding to concrete block.
Attach the boards to the block by holding them in position you ll need an assistant and drilling through the boards and the.
How to install siding on concrete block house step 1.
I d recommend you use a few dabs of construction adhesive behind your furring before you screw it on with the tapcons.
Concrete is an inexpensive way to create a strong cover.
James hardie direct to concrete block.
Plus hammering on your furring as you nail the siding on is a sure way to pop a few of the tapcons loose.
Spacing between 12 and 16 inches will do but the spacing needs to be divisible by two standard measurements in construction.
At the top of a furring strip drill a hole.
If you use 1 nails that s fine.
And then use stainless steel truss head screws and an impact drill to attach the siding.
Stucco is similar to concrete but more decorative.
Cinder block walls are strong and inexpensive but they aren t always pleasant to look at.
Nail 1 1 2 inch thick wooden furring strips to the concrete wall at 4 foot intervals using concrete nails.
Measure the width of one block wall and cut treated two by fours to match.
Insert a sleeve anchor into this hole and tighten the anchor enough to hold the furring strip in place.
Fortunately you have many options for improving a cinder block wall.
Using self tapping screws such as those by tapcon will fasten the strips to the concrete securely but concrete nails can be used as well.
Place the strip so its center is lined up with the vertical line.
Spacing the furring strips at no more than 16 inches ensures a solid frame base for the siding.
Each anchor consists of an unthreaded pin set into a metal sleeve.
Surepin fasteners are driven hardened steel pins used to attach cement fiber siding i e.
Line up the hole in the strip with the top hole you drilled in the wall.