Nails For Lap Siding

Most lap siding is beveled meaning that the bottom edge is thicker than the top.

Nails for lap siding.

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. Pick out stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized nails size 6d 1 1 2 inch long siding nails and 2 inch long siding nails in the quantity you need for your project. The grip rite 2 1 4 in.

On thick profiles of siding nails may be hidden meaning they are driven into the upper portion of a board so they are covered by the lower part of the board above it. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw. If the hardiplank is being installed on a building in a humid climate or near the ocean or any large body of water the stainless steel nails are the first choice.

Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud. As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 inches. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches. From the ends of the plank.

Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly. These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding. Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.

Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap. More product details close. It isn t always possible to nail. One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun.

James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center.