Two major kinds of shingles are used in the united states.
Roofing felt nail length.
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.
High wire coil roofing.
Put fasteners at least every 8 inches.
Wood shingles nail type minimum length 18 straight split 3d box 1 1 4 18 and 24 handsplit and resawn 4d box 1 1 2.
Lengths of roofing nails to use asphalt and dimensional shingles.
All nails must be corrosion resistant.
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Another kind of classification for roofing nails is by size.
A large nail head and heavier shank gauge provide greater holding power.
The length of the nail is the shank and the shank can also vary.
A roofing nail should have a minimum nominal shank diameter of 12 gauge 2 67 mm and a minimum head diameter of 9 5 mm.
An asphalt shingle is the.
Galvanized to resist weathering.
Roll out about 10 feet of felt and fasten with staples or roofing nails with plastic washer heads.
Use a construction stapler or a hammer.
Large flat head with smooth shank and diamond point.
Used to fasten asphalt shingles roof felt paper and insulation board.
If you are putting.