Value Collection 8HGOHS1 Siding Nail 8D 12 Gauge

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 8HGOHS1 is an 8D siding nail built for exterior cladding applications. At 2.5 inches overall length and formed from 12-gauge Grade 2 steel, this nail delivers the penetration depth and shank rigidity required for fastening wood and engineered-wood siding to wall framing. The smooth shank profile and uncoated finish make it a straightforward, no-frills fastener suited to production framing and siding crews who drive nails in volume. It fits standard nail guns and hand-nailing workflows without modification.

This nail is designed for exterior siding installation on residential and light commercial structures. Typical applications include fastening lap siding, bevel siding, and similar wood or wood-composite cladding products to wood-frame wall assemblies. The 8D designation and 2.5-inch length are commonly specified by siding manufacturers for face-nailing into wall studs, providing adequate hold-through the cladding and sheathing layer. Carpenters, siding contractors, and general framing crews are the primary users.

Key Features

• 8D penny size with 2.5-inch overall length for standard siding fastening depth
• 12-gauge Grade 2 steel construction for consistent shank strength
• Smooth shank profile for clean, consistent driving by hand or pneumatic nailer
• Uncoated finish — no coating residue on exposed fastener heads

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement fastener for exterior wood and engineered-wood siding applications requiring an 8D, 12-gauge, 2.5-inch smooth-shank nail.

Installation Notes

Siding nails of this type are installed by carpenters and siding contractors using pneumatic coil or strip nailers or standard framing hammers. Follow siding manufacturer nailing schedules and local building code requirements for fastener spacing and penetration depth into framing members. Ensure wall sheathing and framing are dry and structurally sound before fastening. Do not overdrive nails, as this can fracture the siding face or reduce holding strength.