Galvanized coated steel nails should also not be used during a cedar shake or shingle installation.
Galvanized nails cedar siding.
Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used.
Stanley bostitch 1 3 8 in 15 gauge 15 degree galvanized steel siding nails 3600 count item 89404.
These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance.
Despite the benefits to using a galvanized nail there are certain types of wood such as cedar or redwood where galvanized nails especially those with a lower quality galvanization will quickly rust and streak the surface due to a chemical reaction with the wood.
However the zinc in galvanized nails reacts chemically with cedar and redwood.
5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in.
5d galvanized shake nails 1 lb pack for cedar shake applications.
Galvanized siding nails are good replacements for original rusted siding nails if the siding is pine or douglas.
Nail manufacturers recommend that you go with aluminum or stainless steel fasteners when you re using either of these woods and whenever you re using pressure treated wood.
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What kinds of nails are for wood siding.
Other types of nails are not recommended.
Therefore corrosion occurs even quicker if the right nails are not used.
Pressure treated wood often has preservatives on it which contain salt.
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Hot dipped galvanized siding nails or some variation of weather treated.
They can rust and disintegrate and react adversely with the natural preservative oils present in cedar resulting in stains and streaks.
Although the process may take longer than a simple steel nail the zinc in the galvanized coating will eventually rust and corrode exposing the steel underneath to the elements.
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.
Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in.
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Hot dipped galvanized aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion resistant and all can be used to nail western red cedar.