Nails For Lap Siding

These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding.

Nails for lap siding. 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. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches. It isn t always possible to nail.

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun. Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap. 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.

Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction. The grip rite 2 1 4 in. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.

Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly.

From the ends of the plank. 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. More product details close. 7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods.

James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 inches.