Galvanized Nails Cedar Siding

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