Cedar Lap Siding Nails

Place nail just above the overlap.

Cedar lap siding nails.

Wrc has good dimensional stability and holds finish well. 0 6875 in x 5 5 in x 120 in item 174971 model 174971. 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. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication.

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

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Plywood siding t1 11 48 00 in. 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 75 in x 6 in x 120 in.

Wall construction like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Many builders choose nails because they re easier to. Produced from wrc which is naturally resistant to rot and decay.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used. They can rust and disintegrate and react adversely with the natural preservative oils present in cedar resulting in stains and streaks. More product details close.

Wood siding brown cedar lap siding common. Wood siding shake wood siding 4 inch siding 1 in. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. For pricing and availability.

Other types of nails are not recommended. Drive nails through the bottom of the board about 1. Hot dipped galvanized aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion resistant and all can be used to nail western red cedar. Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain.