Galvanized Nails Cedar Siding
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Galvanized nails cedar siding. However the zinc in galvanized nails reacts chemically with cedar and redwood. 5d galvanized shake use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. These nails offer a small head design and a ring shank for pull out resistance. Other types of nails are not recommended.
Galvanized siding nails are good replacements for original rusted siding nails if the siding is pine or douglas. 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. Galvanized is fine for white cedar but not for red cedar white doesn t have the tannin levels that red does. 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.
Pressure treated wood often has preservatives on it which contain salt. The nails will eventually corrode but your siding needs to be replaced by the time that happens anyways. What kinds of nails are for wood siding. Copper nails also react with cedar and should not be used.
Use this grip rite 1 3 4 in. Galvanized coated steel nails should also not be used during a cedar shake or shingle installation. Find siding nails at lowe s today. Stanley bostitch 1 3 8 in 15 gauge 15 degree galvanized steel siding nails 3600 count item 89404.
More product details close. Skip to main content. 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.
Hot dipped galvanized aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion resistant and all can be used to nail western red cedar. Therefore corrosion occurs even quicker if the right nails are not used. Stainless steel nails are the best choice especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent stain.