The key is to fasten the siding securely without preventing it from moving in response to the moisture content of the air.
Airnails for siding.
Framing nail guns can be used for siding installation if the nail being used is long enough to attach the siding firmly to your exterior wood sheathing.
It isn t always possible to nail.
Shop menards for a full selection of siding nails.
In general each piece of siding must be nailed independently.
These nails will not rust even with exposure to the elements.
Choose stainless steel ring shank siding nails or hot dipped galvanized siding nails.
Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.
The nail gun you use for siding will have to be able to handle siding nails.
8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.
Coil siding nailer is designed for working on siding cedar shingles roof and wall sheathing and wood fencing and is compatible with 15 plastic collated coil siding nails from 1 1 4 in.
For panel siding the head must have a diameter of at least 225 inch and a shank diameter of 092 inch.
Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.
The freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.
The answer is yes.
Nail heads shanks and points must also be taken into consideration when selecting nails for hardboard siding.
Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.
Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.
With lap siding the acceptable minimum head and diameter is 24 and the acceptable shank minimum is 099.
While it s recommended to always use a siding nail gun for siding installation in a pinch you may be able to use a framing nailer instead.
Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online.
Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.
These have small ridges on the sides to prevent the nail from pulling out of the siding after installation.
Siding should be fastened to each stud or furring strip with nails spaced at a maximum of 24 in.
To 2 1 2 in and 15 wire collated coil siding nails from 1 3 4 in.
Nail placement depends on the siding pattern and width.
They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.