Finish Nails For Cedar Siding

Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.

Finish nails for cedar siding.

More product details close. 5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. Especially if you re double nailing. It isn t always possible to nail.

Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. Use no 304 stainless for general siding applications and no 316 for seacoast exposures. Cedar is soft splits easily so normally you would use small head splitless siding nails in stainless or hot dipped zinc galvanized and hand nail them. Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.

Coil siding nailer is designed for working on siding cedar shingles roof and wall sheathing and wood fencing and is compatible with 15 plastic collated coil siding nails from 1 1 4 in. For cedar redwood or pressure treated wood a 8d x 2 3 8 stainless steel nail is excellent for face nailing. These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance. Sansin precision coat finishes are also highly recommended for western red cedar siding.

Type size and spacing for best results use splitless siding nails. The nails load from the side for efficiency. Small head is still a full round head not a finish nail. A box of 200 wood siding nails runs about 8 10 roughly twice the price of the aluminum nails.

These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting. For added protection complete with a layer of sdf topcoat on siding trim and timbers. Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.

Ring shank would be a good idea on an old house to help the nails stay put. The freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in. To 2 1 2 in and 15 wire collated coil siding nails from 1 3 4 in. 5d galvanized shake nails 1 lb pack for cedar shake applications.

The head matches the texture of the wood and you can drive the nail flush without splitting the surrounding material.