Finish Nails For Cedar Siding

Type size and spacing for best results use splitless siding nails.

Finish nails for cedar siding.

The freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in. The sdf is a one coat formula that provides strong long lasting protection for cedar siding. Small head is still a full round head not a finish nail. These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting.

Especially if you re double nailing. 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. A box of 200 wood siding nails runs about 8 10 roughly twice the price of the aluminum nails. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.

5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. Ring shank would be a good idea on an old house to help the nails stay put. For added protection complete with a layer of sdf topcoat on siding trim and timbers. Sansin precision coat finishes are also highly recommended for western red cedar siding.

Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud. Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain. It isn t always possible to nail. Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used.

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. For cedar redwood or pressure treated wood a 8d x 2 3 8 stainless steel nail is excellent for face nailing. 5d galvanized shake nails 1 lb pack for cedar shake applications. For greater holding power nails with ring threaded or spiral threaded shanks are suggested.

More product details close. Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in. Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance.

Use no 304 stainless for general siding applications and no 316 for seacoast exposures.