Nails For Lap Siding

Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap.

Nails for lap siding.

This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw.

Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud. As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 inches. These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding. Most lap siding is beveled meaning that the bottom edge is thicker than the top.

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. 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. Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction. One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun.

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. From the ends of the plank. The grip rite 2 1 4 in. 7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.

8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials. It isn t always possible to nail. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. 7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods.

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. More product details close.