Hi,
I am about to start a cedar sidewall shingling project. I;m using a Senco sns45 stapler and am wondering if I should use stainless or galvenize fasteners? I understand using stainless on exposed surfaces, buf for the fasteners covered by the overlapping shingles can I get away with using cheeper galvenized staples?
Thanks
Dave
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Dave,
Stainless is best , but could be a cost factor. Hot dipped galvanized is probably next in line. Should be fine . There is a very slight chance of some staining occuring , but moisture would have to get to the hidden fastener , and then drip out.
I've never heard of a hot-dipped galvy staple that is collated into strips for guns. The typical electro-galvy staples are marginal for rust resistance especially in cedar and redwood. Cedar and installation labor costs so much that the upgrade to stainless is reasonable.
joe d
If you are anywhere near salt water its a no brainer go with the stainless. I don't care for staples as the thinner shanks tend to rust sooner. Go with the stainless.