Galvanized Nails Cedar Siding

5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in.

Galvanized nails cedar siding.

More product details close. Find siding nails at lowe s today. Galvanized siding nails are good replacements for original rusted siding nails if the siding is pine or douglas. Find a store near me.

Nail manufacturers recommend that you go with aluminum or stainless steel fasteners when you re using either of these woods and whenever you re using pressure treated wood. They can rust and disintegrate and react adversely with the natural preservative oils present in cedar resulting in stains and streaks. Galvanized is fine for white cedar but not for red cedar white doesn t have the tannin levels that red does. Therefore corrosion occurs even quicker if the right nails are not used.

Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used. Pressure treated wood often has preservatives on it which contain salt. 5d galvanized shake nails 1 lb pack for cedar shake applications. Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in.

Despite the benefits to using a galvanized nail there are certain types of wood such as cedar or redwood where galvanized nails especially those with a lower quality galvanization will quickly rust and streak the surface due to a chemical reaction with the wood. The nails will eventually corrode but your siding needs to be replaced by the time that happens anyways. Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain. Skip to main content.

Hot dipped galvanized siding nails or some variation of weather treated. What kinds of nails are for wood siding. Hot dipped galvanized aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion resistant and all can be used to nail western red cedar. Galvanized coated steel nails should also not be used during a cedar shake or shingle installation.

Other types of nails are not recommended. Although the process may take longer than a simple steel nail the zinc in the galvanized coating will eventually rust and corrode exposing the steel underneath to the elements. These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance.