Comments on: what type of nail gun, and nail type, and size should you use on log cabin siding? http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/ Your Questions, Our Answers Tue, 22 May 2012 15:08:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: skater0bob http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-176 skater0bob Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:01:11 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-176 use 8" nails because they are shiny and gold..... use 8″ nails because they are shiny and gold…..

]]> By: MICHAEL M http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-175 MICHAEL M Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:41:14 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-175 any framing gun that shoots a round head nail would be fine..hitachi has a reasonably priced one....for the nails you need at least 2-1/2 inch galvanized but 3 inch would be better...just make sure to get galvanized or they will rust out over time any framing gun that shoots a round head nail would be fine..hitachi has a reasonably priced one….for the nails you need at least 2-1/2 inch galvanized but 3 inch would be better…just make sure to get galvanized or they will rust out over time

]]> By: adanstanny http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-174 adanstanny Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:24:40 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-174 if you want to use a gun then it should be a finish nailer gun. a regular nailer gun like a plywood gun, might be a little strong and might crack the wood at the ends. but if u want to try it, the 8d. nails should work. their about 3" long. if you want to use a gun then it should be a finish nailer gun. a regular nailer gun like a plywood gun, might be a little strong and might crack the wood at the ends. but if u want to try it, the 8d. nails should work. their about 3″ long.

]]> By: r0cky74 http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-173 r0cky74 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:45:36 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-173 I have used stainless steel nails and stainless steel staples on my log siding installations. The stainless wont cause those rust runs you see in so many installations. Yes, stainless is a lot more expensive, but 10 years later I have not been able to see any runs whatsoever on my early installations. Don't worry about staples either, the wood quickly swells and covers up the staple crowns. In fact, I prefer the staples for the very reason that there is no nail heads left behind to look at. If you are going to use nail use at least 2 1/2 inches and don't get too close to the edges or you will crack out the wood. Staples should also be at least 2 1/2 inches and you can get closer to the edges (about an inch.) Another tip is to caulk the joints prior to stapling keeping it tight to keep moisture out. Edit: Galvanized WILL rust, that is why I quit using them. Forget a finish nailer, aint gonna do the job. I have used stainless steel nails and stainless steel staples on my log siding installations. The stainless wont cause those rust runs you see in so many installations. Yes, stainless is a lot more expensive, but 10 years later I have not been able to see any runs whatsoever on my early installations. Don’t worry about staples either, the wood quickly swells and covers up the staple crowns. In fact, I prefer the staples for the very reason that there is no nail heads left behind to look at. If you are going to use nail use at least 2 1/2 inches and don’t get too close to the edges or you will crack out the wood. Staples should also be at least 2 1/2 inches and you can get closer to the edges (about an inch.) Another tip is to caulk the joints prior to stapling keeping it tight to keep moisture out.

Edit: Galvanized WILL rust, that is why I quit using them. Forget a finish nailer, aint gonna do the job.

]]> By: infoman89032 http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-172 infoman89032 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:24:39 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/what-type-of-nail-gun-and-nail-type-and-size-should-you-use-on-log-cabin-siding/106/#comment-172 you should get a gun that would use 10 and 16 nails not sure of the size but any rental place or home depot could help you pick one need a fairy good air compresser also one that will hold a 100 lbs really well so you dont have to keep waiting....i wish i was doing the same thing love log houses you luckey you should get a gun that would use 10 and 16 nails not sure of the size but any rental place or home depot could help you pick one need a fairy good air compresser also one that will hold a 100 lbs really well so you dont have to keep waiting….i wish i was doing the same thing love log houses you luckey

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