JohnnyC wrote:
Hello,
I need to nail up some exterior trim. I'd like to use my PC 16
gauge
finish nailer. The PC nails are galvanized, but on the box it says
"not for exterior use'. Any idea what I could use? By the way,
should I be using a 16 gauge finish nailer for exterior trim? I use
it all the time inside the house.

As long as the trim isn't structural I don't see why not.

From the Paslode site, "Paslode finish nails are electro-galvanized.
They should not be used in cedar, redwood or treated lumber. If they
are going to be used in pine then they should be countersunk and the
heads should be caulked over."

I suspect that the same is true for PC.

If you want to "do it right" use larger nails in concealed locations.

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