How deep into the wall studs do I need to go for best performance when attaching T-111 siding? Or just what is the best length of nail to use? Using these ring-shanks, of course.
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T-11 that is 5/8" should be installed with 2" nails giving approx. 1 3/8" hold. Any longer runs risk of hitting wiring, plumbing, etc.
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I used the 2" nail for hardi planks and it is heavier than T-111 so I would think that 2" is sufficient. Typically T-111 is about 5/8" thick so using 2" nails you would have 1 3/8" of nail into the stud which should be fine.
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If T-111 is 5/8" and placed on over felt or house wrap, then 2" nails are ideal. That gives you 1 3/8" to 1 1/4" of hold into studs. If installing over 1/2" ridgid foam insul. sheathing, then 2 1/2" nail are required.
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As far as I understand, 2" would be the best choice for T-111 siding. I put on Fiber Cement siding and it worked great. Good luck.
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My local codes were OK with 2" but if you have special area requirements yours may differ - such as in areas prone to high winds or costal areas with possible hurricanes. I like the 2" over 2-1/2" as they penetrate sufficiently to hold like crazy yet won't overpenetrate into wiring or other obstructions. If you have thick sheathing (my t-111 is my shear) then I would go with 2-1/2.
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The rule of thumb is that the nail should go into the stud at least twice the thickness of the material being fastened. Example: 5/8" siding would require a minimum of a 6d nail, (2")
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Mr. Pfremmer, The PCN65 is not designed to handle the standard 1-1/4" roofing nails. It uses plastic collated and wire collated siding nailes which are longer and don't have as large of a head as the roofing nails. I hope this helps.
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I used two screws into my plaster wall, but I'm pretty sure I could have used nails. As long as you don't plan on physically hanging from it, you'll be good.
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I may be wrong, but i think that 28 degree nails are metal collated. They would never work. Besides that i think 30 degrees is the minimum for this nailer
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The nails I have used are Grip Rite brand Collated Framing Nails. They are Paper Tape Offset Round Head 2" and 3 1/2" - Ring Shank. I purchase them at Lowes. I have just about completed the conversion of a garage into two bed rooms and an entrance hall. These nails have served all my framing needs.
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If you do a search for the Bostitch framing nailer you will see that is requires 28 deg. I ended up buying Bostitch nails just to be safe but any manufacturer that makes them in 28 deg will work.
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I've used 3" 10d nails, the nailer worked great. My advice is to start the nail first manually then use the nailer, otherwise the nail wanders before it bites into the wood.
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I would go with a larger 18 gauge nailer. I owned this gun for a little less than a year before it gave up and died. I wouldn't buy it again.
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I have used Hitachi Exterior 2 in. X .113 in. 21 degree round head nails and Grip Rite Galvanized 2-3/8 in. x .113 in. 21 degree round head nails in mine and they worked great.
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Any good quality 18 gauge finish nails 2"or less should work. I usually buy Hitatchi nails as they are available at my local big box store.
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You could try a 3M hook. Sorry, there is no way to know for sure what will work for your wall.
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As far as I know any brand 18 guage brad nails will work, I have used 3 different kinds and had no issues, porta cable are the cheapest and work just fine
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I agree with Ramiro and Patrick. The nails that this gun shoots are very small headed. The Dry Wall would pull off of them like they were not there. The nails you should use are cup head drywall nails. When you drive them in be careful to dimple but not tear the drywall. Another choice are sheetrock screws, use a drill attachment for putting them in for proper depth control.
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The maximum size nail is 2 inches. I counter sunk nails through 1/2" oak into another 1/2" oak board into a pine bench. And the result was very secure. Hope this helps.
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15 ° 300 per coil 2-1/2" x .092 Hitachi nails work great. Shoot ring shank as well as smooth. Use smooth shank if shooting on hardiboard cement siding. Gun is very similar to the Hitachi siding gun. I like both guns. Home Depot sells, in-store, the 2-1/4 ring shank Hitachi nails.
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This is a finish nailer. You are going to want a framing nailer and use ring shank galvanized nails. Check out the bostitch f28ww
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This siding gauge works best with material that is about 5/16" thick. If you cedar siding is only 5/16" thick, then it would work great. Additionally, it is designed to work with long boards and hold them for you while you nail it on, for one-person application. If you are doing little cedar slats, this would probably be over-kill, but would work if it's the correct thickness (5/16").