How To Fasten Cedar Siding

Tongue and groove siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.

How to fasten cedar siding.

Nail placement depends on the siding pattern and width the key is to fasten the siding securely without preventing it from moving in response to the moisture content in the air. Screws must be long enough to penetrate 1 25 mm into support members. Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue. Double hot dipped galvanized screws can be used however stainless steel screws are recommended.

Drive nails through the bottom of the board about 1. For most applications a 304 18 8 grade provides adequate corrosion resistance. Align one of the vertical edges at the edge of the trim or. Align the thick lower edge of a cedar shake at the lower edge of the siding or shear wall.

Siding should be fastened to each stud or furring strip with nails spaced at a maximum of 24 in. Screws can be used to fasten decks. In general each piece of siding must be nailed independently. For decks exposed to salt air use 316 grade.

In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards.