They hold up better against rust and they can also be used for asphalt shingles.
Galvanized roofing nails rust.
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The quick answer to slow down the process of rusting and corrosion by protecting the nail with a zinc coating.
If you have a traditional columbus roofing surface then you may want to use roofing nails made from copper.
Galvanized nails are used mainly in construction specifically roofing.
The one being held was electro plated and it s rusting after just 12 years.
The four gray ones are hot dipped nails some have a distinctive irregular coating of pure zinc.
Galvanized roofing nails or steel nails coated in zinc are perfect for asphalt shingles and they hold up well against rust.
Like the proverbial sacrificial lamb the zinc corrodes first sparing the steel.
The most durable versions are hot dipped labeled hd because they re coated with molten zinc.
These types of nails have a zinc coat which ensures that they hold up better against rust.
Why use galvanized nails.
Next to it is a new electro plated nail.
They are electro galvanized to help resist rust and corrosion.
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Since most homes have asphalt roofs galvanized nails are considered standard roofing nails as they are most commonly used.
They can also be used to apply insulation board and felt to wood substrates.
Galvanized roofing nails are steel nails that are zinc coated.
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.
Galvanized steel nails will eventually rust use stainless steel nails to completely prevent rust but the galvanization zinc coat will prolong the nail s lifespan as compared to non coated alternatives.
Nails like these will last as long as the roof does because they are very durable.
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Aluminum nails should be used for surfaces made out of metal and siding.
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Another kind of classification for roofing nails is by size.
Galvanizing stems the corrosion process by protecting steel nails in a coating of zinc.
Galvanized nails all the nails have been galvanized.
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They get their name from a process they undergo called galvanization.
Eventually even galvanized nails rust but the process takes longer.