House Siding Nails

Ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.

House siding nails.

They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Find siding nails at lowe s today. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Spray the rusty nails with rust oleum zerolac effectively sealing them to prevent bleed through in the final finish.

If you have a vision of a more traditional facade a faux brick wall can offer the same classic look without the costly price tag of true brick. Step 5 fill the 5 gallon bucket half way with exterior acrylic latex paint. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials. They are used most frequently on aluminum siding or screening.

It isn t always possible to nail into studs. When stone and brick siding won t fit the budget stone veneer and brick veneer offer a stunning accent next to other siding to create a picturesque mixed material exterior. Allow the surface to dry for two hours. Nails driven through or against the wood grain lock into place.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Pick out stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized nails size 6d 1 1 2 inch long siding nails and 2 inch long siding nails in the quantity you need for your project. More product details close. If you re concerned about rust affecting nails use aluminum nails which resist rust even better than rust resistant finishes.

If the hardiplank is being installed on a building in a humid climate or near the ocean or any large body of water the stainless steel nails are the first choice. If your siding sounds like rodents running inside the walls whenever the sun shines on it you may have one or more pieces that were nailed too tightly. Nails driven with the grain will slide out more easily. Fill the area with patching compound.

Roughen the area you want to patch with 80 grit sandpaper for a better bond. Up off the siding.