Place nail just above the overlap.
Bevel siding nails.
This clearance distance is usually 1 8 inch.
Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect.
What kinds of nails are for wood siding.
How to install cedar bevel siding.
Whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.
Slim sturdy shank and special blunt point virtually eliminate splits.
Our beveled wood siding nails are specifically designed for split prone woods.
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.
For jobs that will be left natural or treated with a clear or semi transparent finish we recommend our stainless steel slim jim nails.
Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this.
Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in.
In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4.
The nails should be located far enough up from the butt to miss the top of the lower course of siding see figure b.
On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing.
Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful.
Place nail just above the overlap.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.
Checkered head helps to hold paint or stain.