Nailing Aluminum Trim Siding

Xtremetrim extruded aluminum trim profiles are available to match multiple panel siding systems.

Nailing aluminum trim siding.

There are two ways to cut aluminum siding. Get free shipping on qualified aluminum siding trim or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. For pricing and availability. Plus if you have a gutter your not going to see the nails i don t like looking up and seeing all the nails under the soffit plus since they are vertical they can work loose over time.

Always use aluminum 1 1 2 inch 3 81 cm roofing nails to install aluminum siding. Amerimax home products 018 in. Please let me know if you have comments. I used to try not to face nail but you would be surprised how easily trim will blow off a house.

At least one manufacturer makes a 7d redwood siding nail with a twisted shank to resist pullout. For aluminum siding only use aluminum nails. More product details close. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.

When nailing aluminum panels place the nails in the middle of the nailing slots and do not drive them in all the way. In general 4d 1 1 2 inch nails will do the job. The second way is to use metal cutting shears. Amerimax 3 in x 120 in unpainted aluminum starter strip metal siding trim.

These grip rite 1 1 2 in. Similar to cutting drywall. The first way is preferred and that is to score the aluminum with a sharp utility knife and then bend it back and forth to make the cut break. Truck tool rental.

Xtremetrim has thousands of design and color options allowing architects and users to dramatically improve their building aesthetics and create modern architectural lines. This video show how to aluminum wrap a window. They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. These sheers come in sets of three and there is one for left straight and right cuts.

The standard aluminum siding nail is a 6d wood siding sinker about 3 60 a box that has a thin shank to avoid splitting the siding. Set your store to see local availability. I leave the nail sticking proud just slightly. Spectra 24 in x actual length smooth black over brown trim coil trim coil metal siding trim.

Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. The nails should have 1 8 inch shanks heads at least 5 16 inch in diameter and be able to penetrate backing by at least 3 4 inch.