Hand Nail Cement Siding

Both methods i mark and nail into studs.

Hand nail cement siding. How about putting in a cleat across the the studs at the correct height with screws set the siding on the cleat then nail then remove cleat and repeat. Roofers in a gun. It s available in many styles and widths both smooth and wood textured and you still get the crisp joints and details that ll make your home s exterior stand out. For example to use with vinyl there are aluminum nails and galvanized siding nails.

For wood siding applications check out our hand drive siding nails. If you set the cleat about 1 4 low then you can adjust the position of the panel with door shims. Once painted it looks almost identical to wood. Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface.

If using a pneumatic nailer choose ring shank stainless steel nails and adjust the depth setting to drive the nails flush with the surface. Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction. Though all the roofing nails are of the same design siding nails have different models that help it more accessible to identify which is what. If a homeowner intends to install his own siding the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough.

This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. Fiberglass cement siding is a composite made of portland cement silica and wood fiber. Use hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails. Recommended for all outdoor applications with acq treated lumber redwood cedar and acidic or oil based exotic woods where marine grade fasteners are needed to avoid unsightly stains streaks corrosion and discoloration.

Fiber cement siding can be nailed by hand or with a pneumatic nailer. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches. Nails should penetrate through the sheathing and at least 1 into studs. Surprisingly fiber cement siding hand nails really well.

My second most common and possibly my preferred method is using 2 hot dip or stainless roofers and hand nail it. On the other hand there are different siding nails available for siding nailers as well. If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs. Avoids holding the panel while nailing.

Find fiber cement siding nails at lowe s today. My most common has been using 1 3 4 e g.