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How Many Fasteners do I Need?
Siding Nail Estimator
Nails need to fasten 1,000 square feet of siding (approx)
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Siding Width |
Type |
16" Center |
24" Center |
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6" |
Plain or Rabbeted Bevel, T&G |
2,050 |
1,360 |
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6" |
Shiplap, V Rustic, Channel Rustic |
2,050 |
1,360 |
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8" |
Plain or Rabbeted Bevel, T&G |
1,450 |
960 |
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8" |
Shiplap, V Rustic, Channel Rustic |
4,100 |
1,920 |
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8" |
Board & Batten |
2,808 |
1,880 |
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10" |
Plain or Rabbeted Bevel, T&G |
1,150 |
760 |
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10" |
Shiplap, V Rustic, Channel Rustic |
2,900 |
1,520 |
***** This chart is intended as a guide only *****
Siding nails should be long enough to penetrate at least 1-1/2"
into the studs or studs and sheathing combined
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