Cedar Siding Screws

Trim head and bugle head screws.

Cedar siding screws.

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. Stainless steel fasteners will not leave streaks in cedar the way galvanized and ceramic coated fasteners will. Pack grip rite prime guard max fasteners to stand the grip rite prime guard max fasteners to stand the test of time. 6d stainless steel ring shank siding nails 1 lb.

You can use double hot dipped galvanized siding nails meeting astm a153 standards but we only recommend that if the siding or trim is pre primed and going to be top coated with solid stain or paint. Screws must be long enough to penetrate 1 25 mm into support members. These nails can be used to attach hardboard siding. Certified 100 stainless steel all the way through for maximum corrosion resistance.

Screws can be used to fasten decks. For cedar siding over wood sheathing nailed at studs for application over foam sheathing add the thickness of the foam to the tabulated nail length. For most applications a 304 18 8 grade provides adequate corrosion resistance. The corner boards and the ends of the siding are nailed to the corner studs which anchors the wood for a maintenance free joint.

Double hot dipped galvanized screws can be used however stainless steel screws are recommended. We don t recommend using screws when installing western red cedar siding because there is a tendency to overdrive them. For decks exposed to salt air use 316 grade. Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead.

Many builders choose nails because they re easier to. Temperature changes can cause some siding to expand and contract so leave a little room between the head and siding to compensate for this movement. Stainless steel fasteners for all of your cedar projects. Screw heads need to be sunk in enough so that they can be covered with a protective compound and painted over making them disappear.

Wall construction like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. Screws can be used to attach the panels but the materials cost is greater. Consider drilling pilot holes before driving exterior wood screws deck screws or nails especially when driving close to the edge of the wood. More product details close 13 x 2 in.

Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members.