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jay19bm

07:31AM | 05/03/04
Member Since: 07/01/03
18 lifetime posts
One more thing I was wondering about. People say the galvanized nails rust in cedar siding, is the same true if you are painting the siding, or do I need to use Stainless Nails? And what type should I use (Shank?)

5slb6

03:39PM | 05/03/04
Member Since: 07/28/02
1358 lifetime posts
The galvanized nails will be fine as they only rust when the siding is not painted.

retisin

06:26AM | 05/04/04
Member Since: 05/19/03
457 lifetime posts
That is what I meant,but for some reason fingers typed topcoat.My bad

jay19bm

11:49AM | 05/10/04
Member Since: 07/01/03
18 lifetime posts
I will be doing this the next two weeks when the weather gets back to being nice, thanks for all the help and tips. I will let you know how it goes.




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