Nails For Lap Siding

These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding.

Nails for lap siding.

Unlock the course of siding above the tightly nailed piece sliding the unlocking tool along underneath the lap. One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun. 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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.

More product details close. It isn t always possible to nail. Most lap siding is beveled meaning that the bottom edge is thicker than the top. 7d galvanized siding nails the grip rite 2 1 4 in.

As its name lap implies an upper siding board laps over the board below it by 1 to 2 inches. 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. 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. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.

This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center. Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw.

From the ends of the plank. 7d galvanized siding nails 1 lb pack have a spiral shank designed to help drive the nails into hard woods. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. The grip rite 2 1 4 in.

Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction. It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches.