Description

Key Features

304 Stainless Build

Type 304 stainless steel gives this nail the corrosion resistance you want for exterior fastening, especially on wood siding where rust stains and premature failure are a real problem.

Ring-Shank Grip

The annular ring shank bites harder than a smooth shank nail, helping siding stay put and reducing the chance of loose boards or cupping over time.

Clean Siding Finish

This Simpson Strong-Tie wood siding nail uses a checkered full round head that blends better with wood grain, cuts glare in direct sun, and accepts surface finishes more cleanly.

Overview

The Simpson Strong-Tie S6SND1 Ring-Shank Wood Siding Nail is a Type 304 stainless steel exterior fastening nail built for attaching wood siding. This is a wood siding nail designed for fastening wood siding. Model Number S6SND1. In this version, you are getting a 2 inch long, 13 gauge nail with a 0.092 inch shank diameter and approximately 245 nails per 1 lb. package.

What matters here is how the design works in real use. The annular-ring shank gives the nail more withdrawal resistance than a smooth shank, which helps keep siding boards tight after seasonal movement, weather exposure, and normal expansion and contraction. If you are trying to avoid loose boards, lifted edges, or siding that starts to cup over time, that extra grip is the point of buying this style of nail.

The head and point details are also there for a reason. The full round head gives you broad bearing on the siding surface, while the checker pattern on the head helps it blend into wood grain better than a plain shiny head. It also reduces glare from sunlight and accepts surface finishes. The diamond point is made for easier driving, which matters when you are hand-driving nails into siding and want the nail to start cleanly without wandering.

For exterior work, material choice is a big deal. This S6SND1 version is made from Type 304 stainless steel, giving it solid corrosion resistance for wood siding applications where standard bright or lower-grade fasteners would not be the right call. Simpson Strong-Tie also offers some siding nails in Type 316 stainless steel for harsher seaside conditions, but this specific model is the 304 stainless version.

The sizing is straightforward and useful. At 2 inches long with a 5/32 inch head diameter, this nail fits the kind of siding fastening work where you need holding power without jumping to a larger, heavier nail. The 13 gauge body strikes a practical balance between penetration and grip, and the approximate count of 245 nails per pound gives you a realistic idea of coverage for repair work, smaller siding jobs, punch-list work, or targeted replacement.

If you are replacing cedar clapboards, fastening new wood siding, or handling exterior repair where corrosion resistance and holding power both matter, this is the kind of nail that makes sense. It is best suited to carpenters, remodelers, builders, and serious homeowners doing siding repair who want the right fastener instead of forcing a general-purpose nail into an exterior application.

Made for Real Siding Work

This nail is built for the actual job, not just the spec sheet. Hand-driven siding work needs a point that starts clean and a shank that holds once the board is in place.

• Diamond point helps the nail start easier during hand driving
• Annular-ring shank improves holding power in wood siding applications

Better Hold, Less Callbacks

Siding fasteners need to stay put through weather, movement, and time. The ring-shank design is what gives this nail its edge over basic smooth-shank options.

• Designed to reduce cupping of siding boards through more secure attachment
• 13 gauge body with 0.092 in. shank diameter balances penetration and grip

Cleaner Look on Finished Wood

On exposed siding, the fastener finish matters almost as much as holding power. The checkered head is there to keep the nail from looking overly bright or out of place on wood.

• Checkered head pattern blends more naturally with wood grain
• Head pattern reduces glare from direct sunlight and accepts surface finishes

Know What You Are Driving

This profile shows exactly why this nail is purpose-built for siding. Every part of the nail is tuned toward secure exterior fastening and a more finished appearance.

• Full round head with 5/32 in. diameter
• Annular-ring shank and diamond point for holding strength and easier driving

What’s in the Box

• (1) 1 lb. bag of Simpson Strong-Tie S6SND1 wood siding nails

Key Specifications

Material	Type 304 Stainless Steel
Length	2 in.
Gauge	13
Shank Diameter	0.092 in.
Head Diameter	5/32 in.
Shank Type	Annular-Ring Shank
Head Type	Full Round Head
Point Type	Diamond Point
Approx. Count per lb.	245
Packaging Quantity	1 lb.

Built For

Wood Siding Exterior Fastening Siding Repair Cedar Siding Carpentry Remodeling General Contracting DIY / Hobbyist

Warranty & Support

Guaranteed from Manufacturers Defect.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Simpson Strong-Tie S6SND1 Ring-Shank Wood Siding Nail Is the Right Nail for Siding, Not a Substitute

If you are fastening wood siding and want stainless corrosion resistance with real holding power, this is the kind of nail you buy once instead of fixing later.

• Who it’s for: Contractors, remodelers, and homeowners installing or repairing exterior wood siding.
• Why it stands out: The combination of Type 304 stainless steel, ring-shank holding strength, and a checkered head made to disappear better on wood is exactly what makes a siding nail worth paying for.
• Worth knowing: This is a 1 lb. pack with about 245 nails, so it is great for repairs, smaller jobs, and targeted exterior work. If you are doing a full-house siding install, plan quantity accordingly.

Common Questions

• What is this nail designed for? It is designed for fastening wood siding.
• Is this a ring-shank nail? Yes. The S6SND1 uses an annular-ring shank for increased withdrawal resistance.
• What material is this model made from? This specific model is made from Type 304 stainless steel.
• What size is the nail? The nail is 2 inches long, 13 gauge, with a 0.092 inch shank diameter and a 5/32 inch head diameter.