Sounds like someone is going to have some fun with his new toy. I’m jealous!
My rule of thumb for nail length is 1/3, 2/3. That means that the thickness of the trim to be nailed is 1/3 of the length of the nail to be used. 2/3 of the length, of course, would provide the ‘anchoring’ part.
Reveals tend to be a more personal decision, based on what looks right to you with the materials being used in that application.
If you use screws for their holding power, just remember the heads are harder to fill and conceal. I’d stay with nails.
Bob
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Ditto on Bob's post.
Allow a little more length to compensate for DW thickness when you are putting up the trim.
IMERC,
How thick is your wife?
I won't go any further with the nailing part!!!
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My rule of thumb is fasteners should be at least 2 1/2 times as long as the material being fastened is thick. I use slightly larger fasteners for exterior work.
As for the exterior reveal, I would simulate that found on windows around the house, but no more than 3/8". I also use galvanized commons for all exterior trim.
J. D. Reynolds
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So you try to stay away from the smart wimmens?
I wouldn't use anything less than hand driven 16d finish nails on 2x exterior trim. Interior, 1" of penetration, or, ask Robin what she likes<G>
Now, Jo Jo, there's a nail bangin' hottie!
EliphIno!