Leon wrote:
There is an alternative to using nails. There is a self drilling screw that
is made for Fiber Cement siding. Use a drill to put them in. I got my
screws at a "normal" lumber yard that also sold fiber cement products.



"TP" wrote in message
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I’m interested in doing fiber cement board siding. I only have 15 square,
my own house. I thought a pneumatic nailer would keep things consistent.
Now I see there are roofing nailer and siding nailers. The only difference
I see is the length of nail roofing goes 1 ¾ siding will go to 3 inch. I
would use the 1 ¾ length…
Anyone know if the siding nailer performs better than a roofing gun? I’m
wondering also if there are special nails needed for cement plank siding.
Stainless, ring shank, etc.

Thanks,
TP



Thanks for all the suggestions. I like the idea of a self
drilling screw for the siding. Since cement does have some
weight to it and I need to go through 1 inch thick Armstrong
sheeting. I can’t find anyone the sells a self drilling SS screw
specific for fiber cement siding.