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Cedar shake/ pancake ?

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by Badger Co-Op, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. Nov 20, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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    Badger Co-Op

    Badger Co-Op [OP] Blood sausage, cheese, and lutefisk; hit me!

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    Howdy, going to remove the old crap fiber board siding on the garage and put on cedar shake.

    What is the preferred nail/brads to use for shake?

    I have no nail guns [yet], other than a roofing nailer. There are some combo sales at HD now on sale for about $200; electric pancake compressors with (2) nail guns, etc....I like Ryobi products but am open to recommendations from this crew.

    I see Ryobi also has a cordless nailer on sale now @ $100, which I think might match the current Ryobi battery kit I have. Any feedback on the cordless nailers?

    TIA.
     
  2. Nov 20, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    Kerch71

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    I would use 5d or 6d stainless ring shank nails. You could use galvanized, they would be cheaper but they eventually cause rust bleeding. I've never used a cordless nailer, always use a compressor. But you might be burning through some batteries with the cordless depending on the size of your garage. I like Bostitch nailers, but other good brands out there. Once you get set up, feel free to come do my garage. :thumbsup:
     
  3. Nov 21, 2019 at 5:27 AM
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    shakes are typically used on roofs
    sidewall shingles are normality used as siding
    the quality of both have gone downhill considerably over the years and there are better and less costly material options available.
    if you proceed, you will be fighting, with the elements of splitting, twisting & cupping + the constant paint/stain battle forever with either product.

    if you insist using either of these products, a staple is preferred.

    if you like the look of a sidewall shingle... Hardie makes a good shingle product with a 50year warranty, water will have no ill effects on it.. it wont twist, warp, cup, crack or split..

    then spend the money on a supreme quality paint like "durapoxy" & forget about it for 20 years.

    just 2 cents from a builder with 45 years experience.

    ..Slayer
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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    Badger Co-Op [OP] Blood sausage, cheese, and lutefisk; hit me!

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    Like what this dude is using, or...? OK, disregard, I think I found the Hardie composites at HD's website. The terminology gets screwed for a search with all the Ads that come up, TY....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1pBKn6pSk8
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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    Yeah, a couple of neighbors have used those, and they look awesome IMO.
     
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    I've done several houses with both Hardie & cedar shingles. Hardie shingles can look great if done properly but are a pain to work with.
    What I like for nailing cedar shingles are 1/4" crown staples, they hold great and when you get to the top rows where face nailing is required staple with the grain and the holes are invisible.
    The home depot tools(Ryobi) are fine for homeowner stuff, if you plan on using them every day go for a better quality tool.
    Good luck, should be a fun project.


    Hardie shingles with Arbor Coat stain
    2012-11-13 15.38.55.jpg



    Cedar shingles, woven corners left natural.
    IMG_20191121_075220174.jpg
     
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