Finish Nails For Cedar Siding

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Finish nails for cedar siding.

5d galvanized shake nails 1 lb pack for cedar shake applications. 5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. To 2 1 2 in and 15 wire collated coil siding nails from 1 3 4 in. For added protection complete with a layer of sdf topcoat on siding trim and timbers.

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. Use no 304 stainless for general siding applications and no 316 for seacoast exposures. Small head is still a full round head not a finish nail.

For greater holding power nails with ring threaded or spiral threaded shanks are suggested. For cedar redwood or pressure treated wood a 8d x 2 3 8 stainless steel nail is excellent for face nailing. Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in. The nails load from the side for efficiency.

Especially if you re double nailing. A box of 200 wood siding nails runs about 8 10 roughly twice the price of the aluminum nails. Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.

Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used. These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance. These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting. The head matches the texture of the wood and you can drive the nail flush without splitting the surrounding material.

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. Type size and spacing for best results use splitless siding nails. More product details close. 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.

Sansin precision coat finishes are also highly recommended for western red cedar siding.