Siding Staples Or Nails

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Siding staples or nails.

The vinyl siding stapler gun is generally lighter which means gravity will contribute less force when lining up a staple correctly. Staples can be easier to apply than nails. Powered staplers and nailers recommended for siding come in a wide variety of designs. In general a high quality stapler will cost more than a high quality nailer.

2 inches above the butt line and 3 4 inch in from each edge. Dewalt offers a selection of nails and staples from flooring fasteners to framing nails including crown staples finish staples brad nails siding nails and more. Staples are loaded in strips. Shop our nails and staples.

The staples should also have a minimum crown width of 7 16 inch and should be long enough to penetrate the sheathing 3 4 inch or all the way through. The wider head of a staple will allow you to drive it in a bit off center and still be effective. The same fastener location guidelines should be followed for staples as for nails.