Nails Used For Smartside Siding

Ummmm it s a shed grab a hammer and some 1 1 2 galvanized nails fwiw i use a 16ga nailer but the hammer route is fine for a small job.

Nails used for smartside siding.

Down from the top edge of the board. These grip rite 2 1 2 in. 76 series strand substrate lap. These nails feature a spiral design.

8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. See alternate fastening options for fastening lap siding to sip icf and steel frame assemblies. Below window sills frieze boards and horizontal trim boards with the bottom face nail placed 3 8 from either end and 3 8 from up from the bottom edge of the board. The makita 2 1 2 in.

Nail spaced a maximum of 8 inches 203 mm o c. Maximum of 12 inches 305 mm o c. Siding coil nailer combines rugged construction with ease of use features for improved performance. Siding coil nailer accepts 1 1 4 in.

Paslode nailer and nails for lp smartside. The nail heads should be driven to the top of the siding only and not below where visible product fibers can be seen. Siding coil nailer combines the makita 2 1 2 in. Beyond 15 miles either 304 stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized is acceptable.

Trim and fascia are not designed for siding. Best practice for blind or exposed nailing is to use only 316 stainless steel nails within 15 miles of the seacoast. We use hitachi siding coil nailers works wonders we use the same guns for cedar shingles and fibre cement. This requires properly setting up of the pneumatic nail guns and supply air pressure but is easily done with experienced installers.

8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. Roofing nailers have too large a head and shank and are more prone to causing splitting. Or structural applications and should not be used as a structural member in. Smartside panels on shed screw or nail.

Siding shall be installed with top blind nail placed 3 8 from each end and 3 4 in. Siding shall be face nailed 8 in. The manufacturer requires proper fastening of the product to the home. Lp smartside trim and fascia can be applied directly over materials such as siding or fastened directly to structural members up to 24 inches o c.