8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.
Finish nails for cedar siding.
Sansin precision coat finishes are also highly recommended for western red cedar siding.
Ring shank would be a good idea on an old house to help the nails stay put.
5d galvanized shake nails 1 lb pack for cedar shake applications.
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.
For added protection complete with a layer of sdf topcoat on siding trim and timbers.
The freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.
Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.
These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting.
It isn t always possible to nail.
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.
To 2 1 2 in and 15 wire collated coil siding nails from 1 3 4 in.
The nails load from the side for efficiency.
Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.
Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain.
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.
5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in.
Use no 304 stainless for general siding applications and no 316 for seacoast exposures.
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.
For cedar redwood or pressure treated wood a 8d x 2 3 8 stainless steel nail is excellent for face nailing.
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Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in.
The head matches the texture of the wood and you can drive the nail flush without splitting the surrounding material.
The sdf is a one coat formula that provides strong long lasting protection for cedar siding.