Metal Roofing Nails

Using the correct size of roofing nail will ensure that your roof stays intact for many years to come and can help you avoid the common problem of roofing nails that extract themselves over time and cause you to lose shingles.

Metal roofing nails.

Nails are available painted different colors minimums apply. Tin roofing also known as metal roofing is considered more durable than composition or wood shingles. Planning and executing a good roofing job requires knowledge of every aspect of the job. Grip rite 12 x 1 1 4 in.

If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. Removing nails from this type of roof may present special circumstances. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.

Metabo hpt was hitachi power tools 1 1 2 in 15 degree pneumatic roofing nails 7200 count item 688875. The roofing is manufactured in panels that install using aluminum nails or screws that. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Our metal roofing nails are used for fastening metal roofing and siding as well as aluminum and fiberglass products.

For pricing and availability. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Grip rite 14 x 1 1 2 in 4d stainless steel shake shingle nail 5lbs pack model maxn62490 34 75 34 75. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun.

Most manufacturers recommend minimum nail pepetration of 1 into purlin or girt. If the roof is aluminum or another type of soft metal it can be easily dented or otherwise damaged. There are different kinds of roofing nails made of different materials and in various sizes. All roofing nails have wide flat heads and short shanks.

Metal square cap roofing nails 3 lb pack model 114mscap3 11 25 11 25. Epdm rubber washers seal nail holes. Metal roofing is often made from recyclable materials many of which have an estimated lifespan of 50 years or more.