Fiber Cement Lap Siding Nails

Rusty nails can spoil the beauty of siding.

Fiber cement lap siding nails.

If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Except for larger widths fiber cement siding is blind nailed that is the one nail that holds the siding is hidden behind the next row of lap siding.

Hardiplank fiber cement siding can enhance the beauty of any home but if the installer uses the wrong nails it will ruin the exterior look of your home with potential rust stains especially in humid climates. Nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. For pricing and availability. Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt.

Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface. Fiber cement siding nails. Siding nailers are popular for use with fiber cement and wood siding applications. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

From the top of the board. For pricing and availability. 1 blind nailing measurements keep nails 3 8 in. 15 coil ated nails labeled for fiber cement and cedar shakes shingles.

Typically you ll see siding nails range anywhere from 1 1 4 up to 2 1 2 in length whereas framing nails can go 3 1 2 or more. If installing siding for the first time be sure to research installation tips based on the type of siding you re using. 15 hot dip galvanized ring shank fiber cement siding nails. Hitachi 1 3 4 in full round head hot dipped galvanized siding nail.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Maze stormguard double hot dip galvanized nails are recommended by many of the fiber cement manufacturers and the cedar shake and shingle bureau. From ends of boards. Metabo hpt was.

Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. 2 3 water resistive barrier finish nail blind nail 3 4 in 1 in.