Bevel Siding Nails

In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4.

Bevel siding nails.

Whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws. Our beveled wood siding nails are specifically designed for split prone woods. Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. The key is to fasten the siding securely without preventing it from moving in response to the moisture content of the air.

Siding should be fastened to each stud or furring strip with nails spaced at a maximum of 24 in. The nails should be located far enough up from the butt to miss the top of the lower course of siding see figure b. How to install cedar bevel siding. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.

On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing. This clearance distance is usually 1 8 inch. Its natural oils make it resistant to decay and insects and it is pitch and resin free. Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal combination.

Place nail just above the overlap. Western red cedar is nature s perfect siding material. Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center.

What kinds of nails are for wood siding. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. For jobs that will be left natural or treated with a clear or semi transparent finish we recommend our stainless steel slim jim nails.

Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in. Nail placement depends on the siding pattern and width. In general each piece of siding must be nailed independently. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.

For 1 2 inch thick siding nails may be 1 4 inch shorter than those used for 3 4 inch siding. This allows for slight movement of the siding due to moisture changes without causing. Place nail just above the overlap.