Gauge Nail For Replacing Siding

The freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in.

Gauge nail for replacing siding.

Common gauges for nails used in tongue and groove installation include 15 16 17 and 18. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. As such it s possible to use 15 gauge nails with lengths of 1 inch 1 5 inches or 2 inches. Choose stainless steel ring shank siding nails or hot dipped galvanized siding nails.

To 2 1 2 in and 15 wire collated coil siding nails from 1 3 4 in. These have small ridges on the sides to prevent the nail from pulling out of the siding after installation. These nails will not rust even with exposure to the elements. Auto body repair back auto hammers.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Coil the freeman pcn65 pneumatic 15 2 1 2 in. This all depends on if your painting staining whatever. Bstrbtfp1664k r 0 104 99 20 off orders over 100.

The nail gun you use for siding will have to be able to handle siding nails. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials. The nails load from the side for efficiency. As the gauge of a nail increases the nail is smaller.

Coil siding nailer is designed for working on siding cedar shingles roof and wall sheathing and wood fencing and is compatible with 15 plastic collated coil siding nails from 1 1 4 in. I think your plan of using the stainless nails is a better choose. I also question if the finsihing nails being 16 gauge will do an adequate job of holding the siding. Sheathing siding nailers 1 refine by category.

More product details close. Factory reconditioned bostitch btfp1664k r 16 gauge finish nailer. The gauge of a nail has nothing to do with its length. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.

Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud. Sheathing siding nailers specialty nailers 3 refine by.