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Thius product is often used as a sheathing and siding all-in-one. If in a seismic zone, you'd have to meet shear waall requirements, I believe theree is a Bostich and a Hitachi pnuematic siding oil nailer often recommended is aall you need is siding nails.
A user asks about the pros and cons of using a stick or a coil nailer for siding a house. Other users reply with their opinions, tips and suggestions on nail types, sizes and brands.
The Hitachi gun only shoots nails that are 2 1/2" long. Plus they are 15 gauge nails. I use a hitachi NR83 for trim. Shoots 16d nails w/ full heads & counter sinks them. The hitachi siding gun can do it ,but I like the big nails in the trim. They have more holding power and a better bite.
And it's close to $100 cheaper which makes it a pretty easy choice for me. This is coming from a guy who loves Hitachi nailers... (4) stick framers, (3) coil framers, (2) siding nailers, (2) 15ga finish, (2) 16ga finish, and an 18ga brad nailer as best I can recall.
Nail gun for vinyl siding? | Posted in General Discussion on July 26, 2001 03:47am I was watching a show last night on HGTV, I think it was before and after with pat simpson, anyway there was a guy shooting vinyl siding with a paslode gun.
Absolutely DO NOT face nail with a gun. Gun nails will not hold the boards in place and destroy the look! If you are set on gun nailing, I suggest using an air powered floor nailer with T-nails, but not recommended. Only face nail the first and second coarses and the last courses that you can not blind nail. Use 6d or 8d finish.
2" galvanized siding nails (.089 shank ribbed) but good luck getting them through the siding.... 2" (6d) galvanized siding nails like those from used in the NV 56. No real need for ring shank or ribbed nails. Note that if your studs are greater than 16" OC then you need to face nail the siding.
I am siding my brothers house and am using 3/8 LP Smartside for the first time. What nails are people using? Do they need to be stainless steel (expensive), ringshank or I have even heard of contractor using roofing nails. Also what length? The web site says 8d. If anyone has put this siding up I would like your real world experience.
Learn the basics of laying out, cutting, and nailing fiber-cement siding for a durable and attractive exterior. Find tips on tools, methods, and caulking for different styles and manufacturers of fiber-cement siding.
Learn how to lay out, cut, and fasten a vinyl soffit under your roof eaves and rakes before you install the siding panels to the walls. Follow the step-by-step guide with photos and tips from Andy Engel, a carpentry expert.