What Nails Do I Use For Vinyl Siding

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What nails do i use for vinyl siding. Fas n tite 2 1 2 in 11 5 gauge hot dipped galvanized steel siding nails 1 lb. All fasteners must be able to penetrate a minimum of 1 1 4 32mm into nailable material such as wood sheathing and framing fig. You can use a hand powered staple gun but both nails and staples must. Screws used for vinyl can be corrosion proof stainless steel or another corrosion proof material.

Aluminum trim pieces require aluminum or stainless steel fasteners. A few of the vinyl fasteners that are recommended are also the same as those used for aluminum siding. For this reason manufacturers design it to hang loosely on the nails rather than to be tightly nailed like wood siding. Nails are generally made of steel that can rust and corrode causing loss of integrity and staining of the installed product.

And long enough to penetrate into nailable base at least 3 4 in. Vinyl siding nails wood siding nails stainless steel nails 1 1 4 in. Vinyl siding tends to expand and contract considerably with temperature changes. Related products 13 x 2 1 2 in.

Certified 100 stainless steel all. 8 penny stainless steel siding nail 5 lbs. Vinyl siding should be installed in accordance with the installation instructions supplied by the siding manufacturer. Siding nails no rust nails hardiplank nail.

Pack grip rite primeguard max fasteners to stand the test grip rite primeguard max fasteners to stand the test of time. Do not drive nails tight. Use aluminum galvanized steel or other corrosion resistant nails staples or screws when installing vinyl siding. Nails should be corrosion resistant galvanized stainless steel or aluminum roofing type nails with a head diameter of 3 8 in.

Staples should be at least 16 gauge and semi flattened to an elliptical cross section. The nail shank diameter should be 1 8 in. The problem should be easy to diagnose.