Bevel Siding Nails

In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4.

Bevel siding nails.

The nails should be located far enough up from the butt to miss the top of the lower course of siding see figure b. On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing. Place nail just above the overlap. Place nail just above the overlap.

Checkered head helps to hold paint or stain. How to install cedar bevel siding. Our beveled wood siding nails are specifically designed for split prone woods. This allows for slight movement of the siding due to moisture changes without causing.

For jobs that will be left natural or treated with a clear or semi transparent finish we recommend our stainless steel slim jim nails. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. 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.

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. This clearance distance is usually 1 8 inch. Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful.

Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in.