Best Fasteners For Smart Siding
These grip rite 2 1 2 in.
Best fasteners for smart siding. What nails are people using. If anyone has put this siding up i would like your real world experience. Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs. 8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in.
The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners. Providing the sheathing is at least 1 2 inch thick you can nail siding to it with 5d nails which are 1 3 4 inches long. 316 should be used in moist and humid climates while 304 works best in dry climates. The web site says 8d.
Minimum 8d 0 113 inch diameter shank hot dipped galvanized astm a153 or equivalent. See age 1 general requirements continued fasteners. Do they need to be stainless steel expensive ringshank or i have even heard of contractor using roofing nails. Unless a home is two stories the sheet is able to cover.
Nails and screws that are for use outdoors must be able to withstand rain snow heat and cold. 8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project. Seal all exposed cut edges of siding and trim. See diagram 3b do not extend the siding or trim into the kick out flashing or gutter.
Maintenance of the siding. For best result use splitless ring shank or spiral shank siding nails. Stainless steel and aluminum fasteners repel rust and last for long periods of time. I am siding my brothers house and am using 3 8 lp smartside for the first time.
Use two staples minimum 7 16 in. There are two types of stainless steel fasteners available 304 and 316. Can you screw t1 11 siding.