Fiber Cement Lap Siding Nails

If installing siding for the first time be sure to research installation tips based on the type of siding you re using.

Fiber cement lap siding nails.

15 coil ated nails labeled for fiber cement and cedar shakes shingles. How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. For most exterior boards especially hardieplank and other fiber cement materials the best way to nail is corner to corner blind nailing blind nailing refers to nailing each board one at a time and then overlapping that nailed layer with the next board so that all nails are hidden. Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in.

Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. From ends of boards. Nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. 15 hot dip galvanized ring shank fiber cement siding nails.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Fiber cement siding nails. Siding nailers are popular for use with fiber cement and wood siding applications. 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.

For pricing and availability. 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. Maze stormguard double hot dip galvanized nails are recommended by many of the fiber cement manufacturers and the cedar shake and shingle bureau. From the top of the board.

2 3 water resistive barrier finish nail blind nail 3 4 in 1 in. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Rusty nails can spoil the beauty of siding.

Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt. 1 blind nailing measurements keep nails 3 8 in. For pricing and availability. As with any other siding installations it is important to flash above all horizontal terminations such as above windows doors and other protrusions in the siding.

Metabo hpt was. If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs. Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface. If a homeowner intends to install his own siding the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough.