Nails Or Staples For Roofing

18 ga x 1 4 in.
Nails or staples for roofing. Staples are not recommended by hodges roofing and most industry organizations. Featured brands include stinger senco paslode bostitch and others. Dewalt offers a selection of nails and staples from flooring fasteners to framing nails including crown staples finish staples brad nails siding nails and more. 15 degree ring shank collated roofing nails 304 stainless steel collated narrow 18 gauge crown staples l style 304 stainless steel collated medium 16 gauge crown staples n style 304 stainless steel.
Fastenstrong galvanized staples are made for secure. Stinger 3 8 crown staples with plastic caps. However any problems resulting from the use of staples including wind blow off are not covered by the warranty. Fastenstrong galvanized staples are made for secure fastening show more.
For one staples cost less than nails adding to their profit per roof. Click to enlarge any image. Choose from an assortment of cap staples at nail gun depot. Although staples are allowed in some jurisdictions they do not provide the same holding power.
Paslode button caps with staples. Breaking it down further you ll typically use four fasteners per 3 tab shingle. Roofing staple guns were light and easy to use over the newer and heavier roofing nail guns that were coming onto the market. However always consult your local building authority for exact code requirements.
The preferred fastener is galvanized roofing nails with a minimum 12 gauge shank and head diameter of at least 3 8 inch. Galvanized roofing nails 7 200 pc. Staples also offered excellent holding strength and could be installed over a larger roof area quickly. Staples made of at least 16 gauge galvanized steel with a minimum crown of 15 16 have been and continue to be used by some applicators to install shingles.
Senco button caps with staples. Add to cart add to. Shop our nails and staples. If staples are used to install gaf shingles the manufacturer s limited shingle warranty will remain in effect.
Bostitch button caps with staples.