Finish Nails For Cedar Siding

To 2 1 2 in and 15 wire collated coil siding nails from 1 3 4 in.

Finish nails for cedar siding. For cedar redwood or pressure treated wood a 8d x 2 3 8 stainless steel nail is excellent for face nailing. Small head is still a full round head not a finish 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. For added protection complete with a layer of sdf topcoat on siding trim and timbers.

The nails load from the side for efficiency. The freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in. For greater holding power nails with ring threaded or spiral threaded shanks are suggested. Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used.

The sdf is a one coat formula that provides strong long lasting protection for cedar siding. Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in. These have thin shanks and blunt points to reduce splitting. 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. Especially if you re double nailing. 5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. Ring shank would be a good idea on an old house to help the nails stay put.

Sansin precision coat finishes are also highly recommended for western red cedar siding. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials. It isn t always possible to nail. 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.

A box of 200 wood siding nails runs about 8 10 roughly twice the price of the aluminum nails. Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain. Type size and spacing for best results use splitless siding nails. More product details close.

These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance.