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What screw or nail to use to install vinyl siding installed over 1 1/2″ rigid foam?

truchanj | Posted in General Questions on

I am building a new house. The basement wall are ICF and the 1st floor is 2X4 walls with cellulose insulation on the interior and 1 1/2″ rigid foam and 1/2″ sheathing on the outside.

What is the best way to install the vinyl siding?

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  1. Michael Chandler | | #1

    I'd probably use 2 1/2" galvanized roofing nails for that, remember not to set them too snug, the vinyl needs to be able to expand in hot weather.

  2. truchanj | | #2

    Thank You

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