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Posted by JohnnyC on July 27, 2008, 3:52 pm
Hello,
I need to nail up some exterior trim. I'd like to use my PC 16 gauge finish
nailer. The PC nails are galvanized, but on the box it says "not for
exterior use'. Any idea what I could use? By the way, should I be using a
16 gauge finish nailer for exterior trim? I use it all the time inside the
house.
thanks.
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Posted by J. Clarke on July 27, 2008, 4:19 pm
JohnnyC wrote:
> Hello,
> I need to nail up some exterior trim. I'd like to use my PC 16
> gauge
> finish nailer. The PC nails are galvanized, but on the box it says
> "not for exterior use'. Any idea what I could use? By the way,
> should I be using a 16 gauge finish nailer for exterior trim? I use
> it all the time inside the house.
As long as the trim isn't structural I don't see why not.
From the Paslode site, "Paslode finish nails are electro-galvanized.
They should not be used in cedar, redwood or treated lumber. If they
are going to be used in pine then they should be countersunk and the
heads should be caulked over."
I suspect that the same is true for PC.
If you want to "do it right" use larger nails in concealed locations.
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Posted by Joe on July 27, 2008, 4:53 pm
> Hello,
> I need to nail up some exterior trim. =A0I'd like to use my PC 16 gauge f=
inish
> nailer. =A0The PC nails are galvanized, but on the box it says "not for
> exterior use'. =A0Any idea what I could use? =A0By the way, should I be u=
sing a
> 16 gauge finish nailer for exterior trim? =A0I use it all the time inside=
the
> house.
> thanks.
For exterior trim 16 ga. is a bit light duty. Pay attention to the
manufacturer's recommendations when they tell you not for outdoor. If
you like PC nailers, then get a DA250A or B and go after your outdoor
trim with some Senco DA21EGBN or DA25 EGB stainless steel finish
nails. The longer 15 ga. nails will work better for outdoor trim.
Another plus is you don't have to worry about treated rim outside with
stainless. HTH
Joe
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Posted by BobK207 on July 27, 2008, 6:39 pm
> Hello,
> I need to nail up some exterior trim. =A0I'd like to use my PC 16 gauge f=
inish
> nailer. =A0The PC nails are galvanized, but on the box it says "not for
> exterior use'. =A0Any idea what I could use? =A0By the way, should I be u=
sing a
> 16 gauge finish nailer for exterior trim? =A0I use it all the time inside=
the
> house.
> thanks.
16 gauge is a little small (~,062" dia) but 15 gauge is only .072
If your nailer shoots 2 1/2" brads you'll probably be ok... 2" is a
little short.
Use SS brads, the only way to go.
Unfortuantely a box of 5,000 is about $50 or more plus shipping. And
the bummer is you only need a few. :(
here's where I get mine http://www.stainless-nails-brads-staples.com
cheers
Bob
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Posted by Phisherman on July 27, 2008, 7:09 pm
>Hello,
>I need to nail up some exterior trim. I'd like to use my PC 16 gauge finish
>nailer. The PC nails are galvanized, but on the box it says "not for
>exterior use'. Any idea what I could use? By the way, should I be using a
>16 gauge finish nailer for exterior trim? I use it all the time inside the
>house.
>thanks.
>
Use galvanized indoors or for birdhouses. Get stainless steel
fasteners for outdoor use and forget about ugly rusty streaks.
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