Nails For Blind Nailing Siding

1 blind nailing measurements keep nails 3 8 in.

Nails for blind nailing siding.

For most exterior boards especially hardieplank and other fiber cement materials the best way to nail is corner to corner blind nailing blind nailing refers to nailing each board one at a time and then overlapping that nailed layer with the next board so that all nails are hidden. You can hand nail with galvanized casing nails but most builders use something like a bostich trim nailer for speed. With tongue and groove paneling the nails are inserted into the groove and hammered to below the surface. Up off the siding.

More product details close. To ensure that the nail gets into the groove where it will be hidden it must be inserted at an angle. From ends of boards. Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in.

From the top of the board. Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw. 2 3 water resistive barrier finish nail blind nail 3 4 in 1 in. 8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project.

Blind nailing nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. It also prevents problems with cracking and warping. If you want to learn more about siding repairs and replacement findlay roofing can. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie.

Both t g and bevelled siding gets a fastener 3 4 above the top of the board below. Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center of the nailing slot and leaving it about 1 16 in. These nails feature a spiral design. 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.

8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. It s a safe and more effective way to install siding. Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly. 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.