Nails For Lap Siding

From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.

Nails for lap siding.

8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials. As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 inches. These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding. 7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.

From the ends of the plank. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. 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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 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. Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly. This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap.

Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. It isn t always possible to nail. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches.

One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun. 7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods. More product details close. 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.

Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw. Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction.