Old nails in cedar siding
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Getting ready to power wash and stain my house. (12 inch cedar lap siding)
In several places (mostly sun exposure) some of the nails have almost worked themselves out. I assume from heat/cold wedging.
Question is this, should I just pound the nails back down or replace them with a different type (ringshank?) or size (diameter) nails?
Is it worth the hassle?
In several places (mostly sun exposure) some of the nails have almost worked themselves out. I assume from heat/cold wedging.
Question is this, should I just pound the nails back down or replace them with a different type (ringshank?) or size (diameter) nails?
Is it worth the hassle?
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If they are that loose, pull them and fill the hole with caulk. Drive another nail above or below to relace the structural value. Usually, siding is mounted with #8 spiral ring galvanized nails.