Roofing nails are specially designed fasteners used to secure roofing material to the underlying surface. They come in different lengths, from 1 to 6 inches, depending on roof requirements. Especially galvanized roofing nails are coated with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rust and corrosion. This means they are ideal for outdoor roof applications where they can withstand harsh weather conditions without deterioration.
The applications for galvanized roofing nails are varied. They can be used to secure different types of roofing materials, including asphalt shingles, shingles, sheet metal, and ceramic tile. Additionally, they can be used to join gutter systems, fascias and flashings. The versatility of galvanized roofing nails makes them a popular choice among roofing contractors and DIYers alike.
Functionally, galvanized roofing nails are known for their high tensile strength, which allows them to withstand extreme tension and pressure. They have a flat head that makes it easy to drive into the roofing material without damaging it. Plus, their sharp tips allow them to penetrate the toughest roofing materials with ease, making installation quick and easy. Overall, galvanized roofing nails are very strong, reliable and cost-effective.
Sus |
C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Ni |
Cr |
Mo |
Cu |
304 |
0.08 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.027 |
8.0-10.5 |
18.0-20.0 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
304Hc |
0.08 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.028 |
8.5-10.5 |
17.0-19.0 |
|
2.0-3.0 |
316 |
0.08 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.029 |
10.0-14.0 |
16.0-18.0 |
2.0-3.0 |
0.75 |
430 |
0.12 |
0.75 |
1.00 |
0.040 |
0.030 |
|
16.0-18.0 |
|
Wire Brands for Different Country
mm |
CN.W.G |
S.W.G |
B.W.G |
AS.W.G |
1G |
|
|
7.52 |
7.19 |
2G |
|
|
7.21 |
6.67 |
3G |
|
|
6.58 |
6.19 |
4G |
|
|
6.05 |
5.72 |
5G |
|
|
5.59 |
5.26 |
6G |
5.00 |
4.88 |
5.16 |
4.88 |
7G |
4.50 |
4.47 |
4.57 |
4.50 |
8G |
4.10 |
4.06 |
4.19 |
4.12 |
9G |
3.70 |
3.66 |
3.76 |
3.77 |
10G |
3.40 |
3.25 |
3.40 |
3.43 |
11G |
3.10 |
2.95 |
2.05 |
3.06 |
12G |
2.80 |
2.64 |
2.77 |
2.68 |
13G |
2.50 |
2.34 |
2.41 |
2.32 |
14G |
2.00 |
2.03 |
2.11 |
2.03 |
15G |
1.80 |
1.83 |
1.83 |
1.83 |
16G |
1.60 |
1.63 |
1.65 |
1.58 |
17G |
1.40 |
1.42 |
1.47 |
1.37 |
18G |
1.20 |
1.22 |
1.25 |
1.21 |
19G |
1.10 |
1.02 |
1.07 |
1.04 |
20G |
1.00 |
0.91 |
0.89 |
0.88 |
21G |
0.90 |
0.81 |
0.81 |
0.81 |
22G |
|
0.71 |
0.71 |
0.73 |
23G |
|
0.61 |
0.63 |
0.66 |
24G |
|
0.56 |
0.56 |
0.58 |
25G |
|
0.51 |
0.51 |
0.52 |
Type and Shape of Nails Head
Type and Shape of Nails Shank
Type and Shape of Nails Point