The international building code requires that roofing nails have a minimum 12 gauge shank and a 3 8 inch diameter head.
Use ring shank roofing nails for shingles.
The type of shank helps differentiate between the different roofing nails.
This type of nail is usually made of zinc plated steel and electro galvanized carbon steel and are suitable for asphalt roofing felts.
Large textured head for an increased bearing surface to support shakes and shingles.
Penetration when nailing shingles proper penetration into the roof deck is essential to ensure the nail and shingle remain secure.
Screw shank nails are twisted and have sharp diamond tips and they are used to securely fasten wood roofs.
Cap nail shank shall have a length sufficient to penetrate through the roof sheathing or not less than 3 4 inch into the roof sheathing.
The ring shank nails.
For use in wood shakes and wood shingles for both roofing and side wall applications.
3 use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in.
Maze stormguard double hot dip galvanized nails are recommended by many of the fiber cement manufacturers and the cedar shake and shingle bureau.
These coil nails along with maze bulk collated stick nails are the right nails for the job.
So which nails will work best for your columbus roofing system.
They are usually made of galvanized steel which are strong and good for fastening shingles in areas with strong winds.
Ring shank nails have a larger nail head.
3 degree electro galvanized steel roofing nails 5 lb pack for applying roofing asphalt shingles insulation board and felt to wood substrates.
For dimensional shingles being installed over a layer of existing dimensional shingles you should always use a 1 1 2 inch roofing nail.
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The ring shank nail has larger head than the standard nail which enables it to hold shingles in place.
Aggressive ring shank for greater holding power.
The standard cheapest and most commonly used roofing nails are smooth shank.
Many roofing endeavors such as fastening shingles require the use of roofing nails which are available in a variety of materials and sizes and are more durable than standard or traditional nails.
The cap nail shank shall be not less than 0 083 inch for ring shank cap nails and 0 091 inch for smooth shank cap nails.
Ring shank provides additional holding power.