Cedar Lap Siding Nails

Other types of nails are not recommended.

Cedar lap siding nails.

They can rust and disintegrate and react adversely with the natural preservative oils present in cedar resulting in stains and streaks. Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain. Minimum recommended nails lengths for cedar siding over wood sheathing nailed at studs for application over foam sheathing add the thickness of the foam to the tabulated nail length. 0 6875 in x 5 5 in x 120 in item 174971 model 174971.

0 75 in x 6 in x 120 in. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. Primed 4 oc v groove plywood siding panel. Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used.

Fasten the plank with galvanized ring shank nails long enough to penetrate the siding sheathing and into the wall studs at least 1 1 4 inch. Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools gauge stainless steel stainless steel siding nails 900 count compare. Produced from wrc which is naturally resistant to rot and decay. Hot dipped galvanized aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion resistant and all can be used to nail western red cedar.

More product details close. Plywood siding t1 11 48 00 in. Place nail just above the overlap. Drive nails through the bottom of the board about 1.

Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 2 1 4 in 15 degree pneumatic siding nails 3600 count item 476927. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. Wood siding shake wood siding 4 inch siding 1 in. These grip rite 1 1 2 in.

Whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws. Wall construction like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.

Wood siding brown cedar lap siding common. For pricing and availability. Many builders choose nails because they re easier to. Siding related products 0 344 in.