DC5 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) Hi folks is it better to screw or nail cladding and if so any fixing brand suggestions? We start cladding in feather edge larch next week and have a lot different ways of doing it. I thought nails (stainless steel?!) might be cleaner? Any input or pics greatly appreciated. the larch has a rebate in theory hiding one fixing. Thanks Edited March 29, 2023 by Nickfromwales typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Stainless ring groove nails. I used a nail gun, with a smooth head, so it didn't damage the wood. Don't use carbon steel, nails or screws as this will lead to black streaks on the wood after a few month's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 One builder/ carpenter did the main building with nails (gun) very quick but unforgiving. The other builder (day rate) prefers screws, as you can remove without wrecking the wood if needs be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandg Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Nails quicker and cheaper, screws more forgiving and easier to remove. Like with everything else in self-build, it's a trade-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I did mine with a nail gun (stainless). No regrets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC5 Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 58 minutes ago, gc100 said: I did mine with a nail gun (stainless). No regrets. Any particular type? Full round head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Fischer Nails - 51 x 2.8mm Stainless Steel Annular Ring they are moon shaped heads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 +1 the Fischer ones are fairly cheap too. If you are using a Paslode first fix gun, get a "no mar" tip and make sure you adjust the depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) Alpha Pneumatic Supplies sell full round head annular ring stainless steel nails suitable for 34 degree framing nailers. I think they probably do them for 21 degree nailers too. Brand is normally Beck fasteners. https://nailers.co.uk/ Usually best to call them. Edited March 29, 2023 by SimonD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Defo stainless ring-shank. How many times do you need to remove? Plus, this will be captive, so the lot would have to come off, up to the point you needed access. If you ever need to remove a plank, just use a pin-punch to drive the nail all the way through and out the back of the plank to release it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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