Bevel Siding Nails

Siding should be nailed to each stud or on 16 inch centers.

Bevel siding nails.

Both t g and bevelled siding gets a fastener 3 4 above the top of the board below. Even though they are more visible than finish nails you need common nails which have heads to prevent the siding from backing off the wall when it gets wet and begins to warp. Nails with textured heads can be used to reduce glossy spots at the nails when finishing see figure 2 for nail types. For jobs that will be left natural or treated with a clear or semi transparent finish we recommend our stainless steel slim jim nails.

When plywood or wood sheathing or spaced wood nailing strips are used on nonwood sheathing sevenpenny or eightpenny nails 2 1 4 and 2 1 2 in. The idea is to avoid double nailing the board which will cause cracks when it shrinks. Our beveled wood siding nails are specifically designed for split prone woods. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting.

Place nail just above the overlap. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 in. For greater holding power nails with ring threaded or spiral threaded shanks are suggested. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.

Penetration into solid wood using one ring shank nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Place nail just above the overlap take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure 5.

They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Checkered head helps to hold paint or stain. Checkered head helps to hold paint or stain. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

Our beveled wood siding nails are specifically designed for split prone woods. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. You can hand nail with galvanized casing nails but most builders use something like a bostich trim nailer for speed. More product details close.

Slim sturdy shank and special blunt point virtually eliminate splits. Place nail just above the overlap. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center. Long may be used for 3 4 inch thick siding.

Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. Slim sturdy shank and special blunt point virtually eliminate splits.