Attaching A 2x4 Fence Post To Hardy Board Siding
However some homeowners would also like to attach a mailbox to the hardiplank surface.
Attaching a 2x4 fence post to hardy board siding. Nail the siding to the building frame using the nail gun and siding nails. Skip to the middle of the plank and work your way to the start of the plank at the right driving a nail into each stud. This siding choice is made of fiber cement which is extremely durable and long lasting to weather the cold and hot seasons. Supports tightly against the fence boards.
Mark the siding where you want to drill the hole. Ideally you would have backing in the wall to nail this trim to sides especially but you could also attach it to your sheathing provided it is a minimum of 7 16 ply osb. The cap rail is an important part of this fence. Without it each board s end grain would be exposed to the weather and the life of the fence would be shortened.
Nail the siding between three quarter and one inch from the top of the siding starting three eighth of an inch from the edge of the plank. Drill pilot holes at each mark one quarter to one half inch deep to make it easier to insert screws and prevent cracking the siding. This fencing mimics the siding once applied to farm sheds barns and similar outbuildings. 6 align the bracket holes with the pilot holes in the siding.