Unless a home is two stories the sheet is able to cover.
Best fasteners for smart siding.
Stainless steel and aluminum fasteners repel rust and last for long periods of time.
8d hot galvanized spiral siding nails 1 lb pack are hot galvanized for durability and are ideal for fastening your siding project.
These grip rite 2 1 2 in.
What nails are people using.
I am siding my brothers house and am using 3 8 lp smartside for the first time.
Providing the sheathing is at least 1 2 inch thick you can nail siding to it with 5d nails which are 1 3 4 inches long.
Maintenance of the siding.
For best result use splitless ring shank or spiral shank siding nails.
316 should be used in moist and humid climates while 304 works best in dry climates.
Minimum 8d 0 113 inch diameter shank hot dipped galvanized astm a153 or equivalent.
See age 1 general requirements continued fasteners.
See diagram 3b do not extend the siding or trim into the kick out flashing or gutter.
The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.
Nails and screws that are for use outdoors must be able to withstand rain snow heat and cold.
Use two staples minimum 7 16 in.
Seal all exposed cut edges of siding and trim.
There are two types of stainless steel fasteners available 304 and 316.
If anyone has put this siding up i would like your real world experience.
The web site says 8d.
T1 11 is made in stained or painted sheets that are 4 feet wide and 8 feet high.
Crown per staple for each shingle or shake with crowns placed parallel to the butt.
8d hot galvanized spiral these grip rite 2 1 2 in.
Do they need to be stainless steel expensive ringshank or i have even heard of contractor using roofing nails.