Hi All,

What are the best fasteners for installing 3/4 pine dutchlap siding? I am rebuilding a wall where the previous builder used 2 1/2″ galvanized finish nails – I know that’s not right/substantial enough but they have seemed to hold up surprisingly well.

What is the best technique / location of the fastener? I have read some articles which recommend nailing an 1 1/2″ up from the bottom of the siding a little above where the siding piece and the piece below overlap – but definitely not throuh both at the same time.

Thanks for the advice.