Hardie Siding Nails For Nail Gun

That does limit your maneuverability somewhat but most siding jobs don t put your gun at strange angles.

Hardie siding nails for nail gun.

I found an old archived post that said to use a siding nailer i m only replacing 7 sheets it seems ridiculous to spend 350 on a gun to install 250 worth of siding. I need a gun. One of the best nail guns for hardie siding is bostitch n66c nail gun. Thanks to its die cast aluminum housing construction.

Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools metabo hpt 2 5 in 15 gauge cordless finish nailer. The siding nailer s bump fire trigger drives nails with precision and a safety lock prevents accidental firing. Driving nails at 15 with sizes of 1 2 1 2 the pcn65 is a very powerful model. If the hardiplank is being installed on a building in a humid climate or near the ocean or any large body of water the stainless steel nails are the first choice.

The answer is yes. Framing nail guns can be used for siding installation if the nail being used is long enough to attach the siding firmly to your exterior wood sheathing. Siding nailers also relieve you of the decision among pneumatic corded and battery powered options as the pressure needed to successfully drive a siding nail necessitates the use of a compressor. Hitachi coil siding nailer siding nails 1 1 2 inch to 2 1 2 inch side load tilt bottom magazine nv65ah2 hitachi power tools has renamed to metabo hpt.

It s only 4 9 pounds with dimensions of 11 25 3 25 12 inches. The freeman pcn65 is the last of our siding nail gun reviews and comes in at 4 on our list. I can t hold the 4x8 sheets with one hand and nail by hand with the other. Pick out stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized nails size 6d 1 1 2 inch long siding nails and 2 inch long siding nails in the quantity you need for your project.

This lightweight compact construction makes bostitch n66c a perfect nail gun for wielding all day long especially suitable for single handed operations. I m stuck replacing some fiber cement hardie board panel siding by myself. For pricing and availability. Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 2 5 in 16 gauge corded finish pneumatic nailer.

Same great tools with only a new name. While it s recommended to always use a siding nail gun for siding installation in a pinch you may be able to use a framing nailer instead.