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Product DescriptionDefinition of roofing nail:a short nail usually with a large flat head and a barbed shank used for securing roofing paper or asphalt shingles to roof boards.Roofing nails are cleverly designed to help you do a better job. Though they vary greatly in material, size and type, all roofing nails share one helpful characteristic: a diamond‐shaped point. This point is expertly designed to keep the decking intact when it punctures through.We'll walk you through the types, sizes and materials you may choose from when picking a roofing nail. Ultimately, it is best to refer to your building codes and roofing manufacturer for more specific guidance. In your building codes and international building codes, nails may be referenced as "fasteners" along with staples and screws.Basic Types of Roofing NailsThere are basic types of roofing nails:1. Smooth ShankThe shank of the nail is the part of the nail that punctures through the material you are nailing. Simply put, smooth shank nails have a smooth shank. They are the most basic type of roofing nail and cheaper than the other two options.2. Ring ShankA ring shank nail is also called an annular roofing nail or corrugated roofing nail. As its many names suggest, this type of nail has rings along the shank. They aren't connected, as they are with screws. Still, these rings give the nail extra staying power, or grip, in the shingles and sheathing.The head diameter is typically a standard 3/8-inch for all roofing nails. A larger-size head might increase the risk of exposing part of the nail head in standard nailing locations on the shingle.One IKO test found that ring shank nails have 300% more strength than smooth shank nails. So, choose these nails where performance, especially wind resistance, is a priority.Roofing Nail MaterialsYou can find each of the three types of roofing nails in the three materials we list below. Whichever material you choose for your nails, remember that roofing nails are on the exterior of homes and therefore the outer surface needs to be corrosion-resistant. In fact, in some coastal regions, the building codes require the entire nail to be corrosion-resistant, not just the outer surface.1. SteelSteel makes for strong nails. Of course, as your nails will be on the exterior of a home, they must have rust and corrosion protection. For steel, this means stainless steel or galvanized steel. Stainless steel nails are best used for slate and ceramic roofs or asphalt shingle roofs in coastal climates.For asphalt roofing shingles, use galvanized nails. Galvanization adds a layer of zinc onto the steel that significantly inhibits rust and corrosion. There are two methods of galvanizing nails: hot‐dipped and electro‐galvanized. The hot‐dipped method results in a thicker layer of zinc that lasts longer, so they are preferred.2. CopperCopper is strong and naturally resists rust and corrosion. You may prefer to use copper roofing nails on a roof with other copper accents. Copper nails are most often used on roofs with copper flashing and accessories. However, as roofing nails will usually be hidden by the shingles above them, steel nails don't detract from the look of the roof.3. AluminumAluminum is a weaker metal than steel and copper. However, aluminum nails are still used on asphalt shingle roofing by some roofers. Aluminum nails are more prone to corrosion, as well as chemical and salt damage, than steel nails.Length of Roofing NailsRoofing nails are available in lengths ranging from one to two inches. Roofers seek to use just the right length of nail so that the decking (or OSB) is completely punctured by the nail. The puncture must be complete so that the whole diamond tip is past the wood.Therefore, you have to plan out your sheathing thickness, shingle thickness and nail length carefully. If you're using typical architectural shingles and 3/8-inch-thick sheathing, you'll need 1‐inch nails. If your building codes require thicker sheathing, you'll need 1 ¼-inch nails.When installing thicker shingles, you may need to use a longer nail in order to penetrate the OSB beneath fully. Also, when installing ridge and hip shingles, you'll need nails that are about a half an inch longer, as they need to penetrate more shingle layers.You may find roofing nails identified by their penny length. The penny system is an old way of classifying nails. It is represented by the letter "d." Here is a handy chart to help you find the right size of roofing nails if they are only listed in penny length.Common Roofing Nail Sizes ChartNail Length in InchesNail Length in Penny Inches12d1 ¼3d1 ½4d1 ¾5dRoofing Nail GaugeRoof nails are available in 12-, 11- and 10-gauge. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the nail. Under most building codes in North America, 12 gauge is the minimum thickness of nails allowed on a roof. Roofing nails that are 11- or 10-gauge are also allowed by most building codes as they are thicker and sturdier. However, you may find they are