Hand Nail Cement Siding

Drive the nail heads flush to the siding not below the surface.

Hand nail cement siding.

On the other hand there are different siding nails available for siding nailers as well. 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. Fiber cement siding can be nailed by hand or with a pneumatic nailer. Once painted it looks almost identical to wood.

For wood siding applications check out our hand drive siding nails. This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. 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. If a homeowner intends to install his own siding the importance of using the correct nails can not be expressed enough.

It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches. Avoids holding the panel while nailing. Fiberglass cement siding is a composite made of portland cement silica and wood fiber. Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction.

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. If hand nailing fiber cement siding use hot dipped galvanized nails and drive the nails into the wall studs. Roofers in a gun. Surprisingly fiber cement siding hand nails really well.

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. Nails should penetrate through the sheathing and at least 1 into studs. My most common has been using 1 3 4 e g. Both methods i mark and nail into studs.

For example to use with vinyl there are aluminum nails and galvanized siding nails. If you set the cleat about 1 4 low then you can adjust the position of the panel with door shims. If using a pneumatic nailer choose ring shank stainless steel nails and adjust the depth setting to drive the nails flush with the surface. Use hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel nails.

My second most common and possibly my preferred method is using 2 hot dip or stainless roofers and hand nail it. It can also be attached using corrosion resistant screws.