I am planning on installing 3/4 x 8″ bevel cedar siding using stainless steel screws. What would be a good ‘nailing’ pattern ie. every 12″ to 16″ on the exposed face?
Also, how much space should be allowed for expansion especially on a southern facing wall. I will be butt cutting most edges, except I plan on using a 22 to 31% miter at adjoining seams.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
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Why screws? And what kind of heads on the screws?
SS ringshank siding nails are less likely to split your planks (that 3/4" stuff is pretty thin in the blind nailing area) and the heads can be driven nice and flush.
Or are you also going to face screw....er.... nail it?
As far as fastener pattern, you can go on 16" and try to catch the studs...but if your sheathing is 1/2" or better plywood or OSB, I would probably go 12" to 16" in the blind area and if I'm face nailing it (which I would prefer to do if your locale is like mine and gets some harsh seasonal weather, from baking sun to high winds and driving rain.
(For face nailing, if you want to hide the nails, use SS casing nails, 6d or 8d and set them with a nailpunch, then fill the nail holes with a cedartone filler).
Why screws?
'cause there's a glut of Piffen Screws out there 'cause of BT...
Really, really cheap...
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