How To Nail Cedar Siding

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How to nail cedar siding. If clapboard isn t long enough to span a wall splice two together with a 45 degree scarf joint. Adjust the stapler so it drives the staples just flush and does not indent them. An inch above the siding s butt edge drive in one 7d nail into each stud. Drive nails through the bottom of the board about 1.

If the overlap of the two pieces of siding is 1 1 4 inches then the nail for a piece of. Place nail just above the overlap. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center. Associate editor daniel s.

Normally you nail either the top of the siding or the bottom of the siding but not both. The main reason for nailing the top of the board is to hide the fasteners but nailing the tops leaves the bottoms a little loose giving bugs possible entry points. When you hit a stud the staple may not sink in completely. The nails we are using f.

Where possible the bottom of the board that is placed across the top of the windows should coincide with the window cap. Use galvanized nails or staples for most of the job but stainless steel nails are the best choice wherever the heads will show. Siding should be fastened to each stud or furring strip with nails spaced at a maximum of 24 in. In general each piece of siding must be nailed independently.

Experienced carpenters know that the nails from one piece of siding must not pass through the siding below. Fasten the plank with galvanized ring shank nails long enough to penetrate the siding sheathing and into the wall studs at least 1 1 4 inch. Drive the staple flush with a hammer. Nail placement depends on the siding pattern and width the key is to fasten the siding securely without preventing it from moving in response to the moisture content in the air.