Using Roofing Nailer For Siding
On the other hand siding nails are only used for fastening siding stuff so that the nail has to be strong enough to hold it.
Using roofing nailer for siding. It depends on the specific nailer and what kind of siding you are installing. Choose stainless steel ring shank siding nails or hot dipped galvanized siding nails. I have a coil roofing nailer that shoots up to 1 3 4 nails. These nails will not rust even with exposure to the elements.
I just ordered this roofing nailer from amazon yesterday mainly because of the deal 125 with free air hose. These have small ridges on the sides to prevent the nail from pulling out of the siding after installation. With the rare exceptions of spanish tile or metal asphalt shingles top off the majority of residential buildings. I guess its a little late as i already ordered it.
The nail gun you use for siding will have to be able to handle siding nails. It is an invention that solves all kind of siding problem and left a professional like finishing. Nailers come in two varieties coil and stick that can be used in different applications. Some coil nailers can handle various length nails.
Has anyone used this gun. I plan on building a shed soon using 10 redwood planks. Will roofing nails be fine for siding. It will work efficiently and will also save you time.
Stanley bostitch srn175 1 1 3 4 coil roofing nailer couldn t make it a link thanks tim. I need to shoot 1 3 4 siding nails. Usually roofing nailer is used to put the shingles tight on the surface. It material you are using for the nails might be factor as well.
These shingles are held in place with short wire collated flat headed roofing nails driven by a roofing nailer. Siding nailer is perfect for rubber domes and wood. However if you are in a siding job then a siding nailer is perfect for you.