Nails For Blind Nailing Siding

It s a safe and more effective way to install siding.

Nails for blind nailing siding.

For most exterior boards especially hardieplank and other fiber cement materials the best way to nail is corner to corner blind nailing blind nailing refers to nailing each board one at a time and then overlapping that nailed layer with the next board so that all nails are hidden. 8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in. Blind nailing blind nailing is a technique used to give a clean finished look to woodwork. These grip rite 2 1 2 in.

Learn how to nail hardieplank lap siding with this instructional video from james hardie. If you want to learn more about siding repairs and replacement findlay roofing can. More product details close. These nails feature a spiral design.

Nails for blind nailing should be between 1 in. The idea is to avoid double nailing the board which will cause cracks when it shrinks. 8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. 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.

From ends of boards. Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center of the nailing slot and leaving it about 1 16 in. Up off the siding. 1 blind nailing measurements keep nails 3 8 in.

To ensure that the nail gets into the groove where it will be hidden it must be inserted at an angle. Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly. Blind nailing nails are driven through the sheathing into the studs. Loosen the tight nail or cut it with a hacksaw.

You can hand nail with galvanized casing nails but most builders use something like a bostich trim nailer for speed. It also prevents problems with cracking and warping. 2 3 water resistive barrier finish nail blind nail 3 4 in 1 in. From the top of the board.