Bevel Siding Nails

This clearance distance is usually 1 8 inch.

Bevel siding nails.

What kinds of nails are for wood siding. For jobs that will be left natural or treated with a clear or semi transparent finish we recommend our stainless steel slim jim nails. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4.

Our beveled wood siding nails are specifically designed for split prone woods. Place nail just above the overlap. 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. On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing.

How to install cedar bevel siding. 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. Slim sturdy shank and special blunt point virtually eliminate splits. The nails should be located far enough up from the butt to miss the top of the lower course of siding see figure b.

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. Place nail just above the overlap. Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in. This allows for slight movement of the siding due to moisture changes without causing.

Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. For 1 2 inch thick siding nails may be 1 4 inch shorter than those used for 3 4 inch siding. Checkered head helps to hold paint or stain.