Nailing Chedule For Cedar Siding

Fasten the plank with galvanized ring shank nails long enough to penetrate the siding sheathing and into the wall studs at least 1 1 4 inch.

Nailing chedule for cedar siding.

The cedar siding should be nailed into the studs at a maximum of 24 inch centers when applied over a wood based solid sheathing. Nailing schedule for soffit application of siding products must not exceed 16 in. Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication.

For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap. I am finally finishing the residing of the back side of my house. For siding used as soffit material the siding must be nailed 12 in. Rigid foam sheathing as a nailing base for cedar siding is not recommended.

For best results with rigid foam and other sheathing products follow the nailing recommen dations given in this publication as to nail type positioning penetration and spacing. It originally had cedar lap siding and then they applied cedar shake shingles over that. 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.

Do not nail through overlaps. Face nail with two nails per piece for 8 inches patterns and wider keeping nails 2 1 2 to 3 inches apart to allow for dimensional movement without splitting. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. Fasten from end to end or center to end to avoid internal stress.

Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. 5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance. Drive nails through the bottom of the board about 1.

5d galvanized shake nails 1 lb pack for cedar shake applications. When installing vertical siding over stud walls horizontal blockers are needed and should be spaced not exceeding 24 inch on center.