Table 3. Minimum recommended nail lengths for Cedar siding over wood sheathing (nailed at studs)
| Siding Type | Siding Thickness | Nail Type and Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ring or Spiral Shank | ||
| Bevel | 1/2 | 2 (6d) |
| 5/8 | 2 (6d) | |
| 3/4 | 2-1/4 (7d) |
What size nail do you use for cedar siding?
Minimum Recommended Nail Length
| Siding Type | Thickness (in.) | Nail Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bevel | 3/4 | 2-1/4 (7d) |
| 7/8 & greater | 3 (10d) | |
| Boards, Tongue & Groove, and Channel | 5/8 | 2 (6d) |
| 3/4 | 2 (6d) |
How do you nail beveled cedar siding?
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Quote from Youtube video: Begin by determining the lap. The minimum lap for bevel sighting should not be less than 1 inch remember to account for shaving. Material when determining nail length ring shank or thread shank nails.
What size siding nails should I use?
1-1/2″
The minimum nail size should be 1-1/2″. Example: If you’re applying siding over 1/2″ structural sheathing, use a nail at least 1-1/2″ long (1/2″ sheathing + 3/4″ stud penetration + nailing hem thickness + minimum 1/16″ between nailing hem and fastener head).
Can I use a framing nailer for cedar siding?
The answer is, yes. Framing nail guns can be used for siding installation, if the nail being used is long enough to attach the siding firmly to your exterior wood sheathing.
What is the best fastener for cedar siding?
Fastening Cedar Siding
- Stainless steel nails are the best choice when fastening Cedar siding, especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent or semitransparent stain.
- Many people are not aware the stainless steel fasteners come in different grades.
Can you use a nail gun for cedar siding?
Tools & Fasteners
It’s possible to install cedar shingles with a hammer, and that provides the most control, but with 900 nails per square, the job will go a lot faster if you use a pneumatic nail gun. The other big advantage to using a nail gun is that you have one hand free to hold the shingle-strip.
How long should nails be for siding?
1 ½ inches long
Most contractors agree that nails used in siding projects should measure at least 1 ½ inches long—or up to 2 ½ inches if you’re installing backerboard with the siding.
How do you nail cedar siding on a house?
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Quote from Youtube video: And then you know you get to the top and you get to do the fun stuff all these cuts again keeping my 50 degree up 50 degree angles going all the way down making sure you're nailing into studs.
Can I use galvanized nails in cedar?
Hot-dipped galvanized, aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion-resistant and all can be used to nail Western Red Cedar. Other types of nails, such as electroplated, are not recommended.
Where do you nail cedar siding?
Where possible, the bottom of the board that is placed across the top of the windows should coincide with the window cap. 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. Place nail just above the overlap.
Which nail would be best suited for exterior wood siding?
Hot-dip nails are among the best nails for wood siding because they are treated with zinc to resist rust formation.
What kind of nailer is used for siding?
The Coil Sliding Nailer is ideal for your siding and fencing applications.
What kind of nails do you use to put up cedar shingles?
The ideal nail types for cedar shingle roofing projects include corrosion-resistant varieties like stainless steel and hot-dipped galvanized. At Cedar Roof Coatings, we advise against the use of plain steel nails to keep the cedar roofing stain-free over time.
Can I screw cedar siding?
A. Do not use common nails or screws. Use of these will lead to eventual bleeding of rust over time, causing an unsightly stain in the cedar siding. Use only hot dipped galvanized, aluminum, or stainless steel nails or screws when fastening Western Red Cedar.
How far do you overlap cedar siding?
Lap Siding.
Allow a 1/8-inch expansion gap between the pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. A small jig using a piece of 1/8-inch thick material makes this chore easy. Do not nail through the overlaps. For siding up to 6-inches wide, use one nail one inch up from the overlap per bearing or stud.
What do you put under cedar siding?
The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau recommends installation over Type 30 asphalt felt underlayment for red cedar shingles and shakes. Install the felt paper with minimum 6-inch overlaps on vertical joints, 2 inches on horizontal laps, and 4 inches wrapped each way at inside and outside corners.
What side of cedar siding faces out?
rough side out
First, install the siding with the rough side out. A smooth surface holds less finish and weathers much quicker than a rough-sawn surface. Finish the rough surface with two coats of a lightly-pigmented, semitransparent, oil-based stain.
Can you blind nail cedar lap siding?
All cedar siding patterns are face nailed, with the exception of the narrow profiles of tongue and groove. Blind nailing is an option with 4-inch and 6-inch tongue and groove in certain climatic conditions.
How do you nail cedar tongue and groove siding?
Installing Tongue & Groove Siding
Wider siding should be face nailed using two nails per piece. Nails must penetrate 1-1/4 inches into solid wood. In vertical application, start at one corner with grooved edge toward the adjacent wall. Use a level or plumb line to ensure that the first board is installed plumb.
