Fastening Wood Siding

Exterior screws are available with square and phillips heads that are less likely to strip.

Fastening wood siding.

What kinds of nails are for wood siding. Galvanized staples are good for attaching wire fencing. Use two staples minimum 7 16 in. Deckwise siding fastener kits include.

Simpson strong tie category screws and nails we use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Larger nail heads provide more striking area while smaller heads are best for finishing. Crown per staple for each shingle or shake with crowns placed parallel to the butt. The traditional way to attach the sheets is with nails and a framing hammer.

An experienced carpenter can put up a sheet of t1 11 almost faster than the eye can follow. Spiral threaded and ring shanks provide extra holding power. By clicking i agree below you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Many installers prefer staples for shingles and shakes because the thinner shank of the staple legs are less likely to cause splits.

From the ends of the plank. Whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws. These fasteners can be metal screws or plastic shutter fasteners that are suitable for clamping exterior shutters to a variety of wall surfaces wood aluminum vinyl stucco hardboard brick or masonry. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.

Consult the manufacturer s literature and with local builders for the best type of nails to use. If the sheathing is fiberboard gypsum or other soft material then you can fasten only to studs. If the house s sheathing is plywood you can drive nails just about anywhere but it is best to drive nails into studs to ensure firmness. Starter clips siding clips see below for amounts deckwise 8x2 stainless steel screws t 15 driver tips.

They are known by a variety of terms including shutter locks shutter plugs and shutter spikes.