Aug 23, 2021
Nails are most commonly used for joining pieces of timber or for fastening materials to timber and are suitable when a screw is unnecessary. It has been the basic type of fastener and have been used in construction for a very long time. Manufactured in different lengths and gauges (diameters), as required. There are a very wide variety of nails designed for specific purposes and finishes.
Nails are usually hammered into place by striking them squarely on their head. By driving the nail in this way, it is less likely that it will bend or break. When driving a nail into timber, it is good practice to position the nail at a slight angle to the grain of the timber so that it does not split. When timber is likely to split, or a nail is required close to an edge, it may be necessary to drill a ‘pilot hole’ which is slightly smaller than the nail diameter. It must have suitable strength, with a shank that is long enough to provide an appropriate attachment. Nails are held in place by friction, and some designs can include roughened, grooved or twisted shanks to improve the hold.
Also known as round head, they are used for general construction and specifically for framing and other structural work. These are the most widely-used type of nail for joining timber and other elements, particularly where a rougher finish is acceptable. It is good practice to use nails that are at least three times longer than the depth of the thinner material that is being nailed.
A variation is the oval head nail which is oval in cross-section and minimizes the risk of splitting the timber.
The most common use for finish nails are to attach trim and molding to a house. These are similar to common nails but have much smaller heads which sit flush with the timber surface and provide a neater finish. A nail set can be used to recess the head to conceal it completely. This capability means that they are often used in furniture and decorative or exposed timber. The smaller head sizes also mean there is a reduced risk of the timber splitting. Finishing nails can be made of brass to provide a decorative detail.
It is used on lighter pieces of wood and on boxes, and also used for installing clapboard siding. Box nails are commonly used for light construction as they are slightly thinner than common nails and have less strength.
It is used in roof installation to fasten shingles, to install roofing felt for waterproofing and to attach roof tiles and sheet metal. These have larger heads and are often used for nailing shingles, attaching asphalt and other roofing purposes. The thin material is held in place and prevented from tearing loose by the large head. Smaller varieties can be used to attach roofing felt. They are typically galvanized to prevent rust large head. Smaller varieties can be used to attach roofing felt. They are typically galvanized to prevent rust.
Can support furring strips, shelf brackets, or boards. These are harder and thicker nails with small heads, typically made of hardened zinc which is stronger, enabling them to be driven into masonry surfaces effectively. They are often used to attach timber to stone or brick.
Makes it easier to remove and pull out of the form boards or other temporary construction. These nails are often used to secure scaffolding and other temporary structures in place. They have two heads, one above the other. They are driven in as far as the first head, while the top head remains above the surface, making it easy to remove.
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