Nails For Lap Siding

James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.

Nails for lap siding.

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. This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. Most lap siding is beveled meaning that the bottom edge is thicker than the top. 7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.

These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding. As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 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.

Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap. 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. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. More product details close. Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center.

From the ends of the plank. Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly. Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches.

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. It isn t always possible to nail.