Fiber Cement Lap Siding Nails

Siding nailers are popular for use with fiber cement and wood siding applications.

Fiber cement lap siding nails.

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. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Hitachi 1 3 4 in full round head hot dipped galvanized siding nail.

Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. For pricing and availability. 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. 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.

If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs. Remember that the siding is hard so be sure the nails are located at the right place before driving them. Our fiber cement siding nails have been specifically designed for face and blind nailing fiber cement siding. Hanging fiber cement siding nails used to hang fiber cement siding shall penetrate at least 1 into the studs or the structural framing.

Rusty nails can spoil the beauty of siding. 0 hot dip galvanized fiber cement siding nails. Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in. Available in different paint colors to match poplar fiber cement siding colors.

Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt. If installing siding for the first time be sure to research installation tips based on the type of siding you re using. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. If a homeowner intends to install his own siding the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough.

Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface. Fiber cement siding nails. 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.