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Which Nails for Aluminum Fascia and Soffits?

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I plan on installing aluminum soffit panels and fascia over my existing weathered 1 x 8. I'm getting my materials list together and don't have a clue as to what type and length of nails to pre-drill and drive upwards into the lip of the fascia.

So what do you siding and roofing pros use to hang your soffits and fascia?

Also, I've heard never face nail aluminum fascia but most of the houses in my West Texas neighborhood which have contractor-installed fascia have 2 or 3 nails at the overlap points. Is this kosher?