For Hardie siding, it's recommended to use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized nails. You can either nail by hand or use a pneumatic nailer. However, it's best to use a pneumatic nailer for speed and consistency. At the bottom, the siding should be face nailed, and at the top, it should be blind nailed.

Since Hardie board is a cement-based product, it is important to use screws designed for use with cement-based products. In addition, drill a pilot hole before attaching the screws to prevent them from stripping out the hole in the Hardie board.

Hardie board siding costs anywhere from $4.70 to $8.50 per square foot of material installed on a home. If you were to replace siding on an average size home of 2,500 square feet, you could expect to pay anywhere from $13,700 to $25,000 in total installation and replacement costs.