Nails Used In Roofing

The most commonly used roofing nails range from one to two inches in length.

Nails used in roofing.

The grip rite plastic cap nail is used for the grip rite plastic cap nail is used for installing roofing felt to a roofing deck. One element that makes roofing nails unique is the material they are made of. Nails that are longer than six inches are called pikes and they are seldom used on roofs. Galvanization adds a thin layer of steel or zinc to an iron nail that prevents it from rusting.

If you need bigger nails including pikes you may need to place a special order at the hardware store. Smaller shank sizes 1 2 inches are used for thinner roofing materials like shingles while longer nails are used for thicker materials like tiles. Smooth shank nails are the nails most used in roofing because they are less expensive than ring shank nails. The one to two inch roofing nails are suitable for most types of roof shingles.

Standard lengths are between 1 and 2 inches 2 and 5 centimeters but they are also available at lengths of up to 6 inches 15 centimeters. Another kind of classification for roofing nails is by size. They hold up better against rust and they can also be used for asphalt shingles. Roofing nails are used to secure materials to a building s roof.

More product details close. The plastic cap nails are electro galvanized for rust and corrosion resistance. When installing roofing nails always make sure the nail is flush to the shingle. Galvanized roofing nails are steel nails that are zinc coated.

Roofing nails are made of galvanized steel to protect them from the elements. Aluminum is used for the same reason. However they are also weaker and should not be used in areas with high wind conditions. These nails are almost always made of galvanized iron or aluminum.