Log Siding Nailing

If you re constructing new or remodeling a standard stick built home or cabin but favor the look of a log structure then log siding is the answer.

Log siding nailing.

Nails 080 099 shank diameter with a 300 400 magazine capacity and an easy loading canister with nail size adjustment. 8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials. It isn t always possible to nail. Meadow valley features 9 styles of precision cut log siding.

Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud. Siding coil nailer accepts 1 1 4 in. With the hammer and wooden block tap the tongue of lower log siding into the groove of the log siding you are installing. The makita 2 1 2 in.

Siding coil nailer combines the makita 2 1 2 in. Choose from spruce 2 x 6 or step up to the heavy 4 1 2 half log. The makita 2 1 2 in. 2x6 4 5 8 inches 2x8 std or mvp 6 1 2 inches 2x8 t g 6 5 8 inches 3x8 7 inches 2 1 2x10 8 inches full half log 4 1 2x9 8 inches 2x10 t g 8 5 8 inches 3x10 8 1 2 inches based on the wall coverage and number of rows you will need measure up on the wall and snap a level chalk line for the top of your first row.

Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. Put the log siding on top of the foundation log. We offer a wide variety of siding profiles including d log siding chink style siding bevel siding confederate v siding drop siding as well as popular shiplap siding.

For exterior half log siding we recommend the use of corrosion resistant decking screws 2 5 3 long or galvanized siding nails 14 penny ring shank. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Make sure that you tap the tongue for it to fit properly. With the hammer or nail gun nail each side of the log siding making sure the nails are 45 degrees under the tongue.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Siding coil nailer combines rugged construction with ease of use features for improved performance. The log corners are notched to fit on a 90 degree corner with a flat surface on either side to accept the log siding. More product details close.

Turn your home into a log cabin with our selection of log siding available in a variety of finishes. Hewing is available for many of our siding. When using the oly log fasteners on the corners or trim we recommend using one every two to three feet. For interior products like knotty pine paneling any finish nails or brads would suffice 16 gauge 1 75 2 0.