Nails For Lap Siding

7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.

Nails for lap siding.

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

Most lap siding is beveled meaning that the bottom edge is thicker than the top. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw.

These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding. Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap. Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center. As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 inches.

Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud. From the ends of the plank. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. The grip rite 2 1 4 in.

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. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials. 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.

More product details close. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches.