Grip rite 13 x 2 1 2 in.
Nailing 5 8 siding.
Bend nails over at the end when attaching two pieces of wood where appearance is not important.
Manufacturers require about 1 4 in.
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8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.
5 fastener selection for face nailing steel framing screws ribbed bugle head no.
T1 11 siding can be installed using 1 5 8 inch exterior screws or 12d galvanized nails and it s best to start from the bottom up to achieve a clean seamless application.
Place the last nail on each stud within 1 inch of the siding s edge.
Electro galvanized steel roofing nails 1 lb.
Simply go outside grab the lower edges of a siding course and try to slide it back and forth photo 1.
Use care when driving nails near the end of a plank.
Pack model maxn62449 65 49 65 49.
Grip rite 13 x 2 in.
Acquire the grip rite 11 x 5 8 in.
Figure 8 5 fastening schedule siding how to apply edge nailing location nailing schedule square edge panel over sheathing 3 8 in.
Play at both ends so if it s nailed properly loosely you should be able to slide it 1 4 to 1 2 in.
Drive a 1 5 8 inch screw or a 12d nail near the edge and the stud behind it.
If all the siding is tight it was installed wrong and should be redone.
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Siding nail face nailing face nailing is applicable where dictated by building.
Ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.
However t1 11 should never actually be installed flush with the ground as this contact can increase moisture buildup and promote mold growth.
Always move over to another grain of wood for inserting the second.
It isn t always possible to nail into studs.
8 penny stainless steel siding nail 5 lbs.
Bending the nail over increases the strength of the joint b.
6d common wood framing 091 in.
Secure the t1 11 to one of the wall studs next to the center stud with 8d nails placed every 8 inches using the chalk line as a nail placement guide.
Never drive two nails in the same grain of the wood near the end.
Place a 4 foot level along one vertical edge and adjust the sheet until it is plumb.
Drive the first nail into the center of the siding and work toward the top and bottom edges.
