Drilling Into Cement Board Siding

Pilot holes and driving two galvanized box nails at each stud photo 4.

Drilling into cement board siding.

Therefore drilling through it requires proper tools and techniques. Drill a small hole using an electric drill and drill bit. If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs. In this video i will show you how to drill into brick concrete and cement with a drill and also how to attach fix mount or anchor into a brick concrete or.

Use a carbide or masonry bit if the siding is a composite or. Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface. How to drill holes through cement fiber siding step 1. Mark the position where the hole should be drilled.

It can be cut and drilled just like wood. Your nail length may vary from ours depending on the type of exterior sheathing used on your home. Nail up the frieze board by drilling 1 8 in. It is a concrete product that is light flexible and has a woodlike finish.

Wear a dust mask or respirator. 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. Put on safety goggles whenever drilling sawing or nailing cement fiber siding.

Fit a cordless drill with a standard wood bit about 1 16 inch larger than the screw if you re drilling through vinyl or steel siding.