Roofing Nails Sheetrock

When working with 1 2 inch drywall panels use 1 1 4 or 1 3 8 inch nails or screws.

Roofing nails sheetrock.

3 use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in. 2 1 2 ring shank roofing nails stainless steel 304 hand nails 5lbs 46 00 plus shipping 3 ring shank roofing nails stainless steel 304 hand nails 5lbs 46 00 plus shipping 1 4 x 3 1 2 titen hd heavy duty screw anchor hex washer head zinc plated 50 per box 25 00 limited quantities. A roofing nail will have a large diameter perfectly flat head meant to spread the holding surface over a larger area increasing the ability of the shingles to resist wind. A better solution is.

When working with 5 8 inch drywall panels use 1 3 8 inch or 1 5 8 inch screws. More product details close. Just tapping the nail back down with a hammer will solve the immediate problem but eventually the nail will probably work its way back out. Roofing nails have a large head to prevent liquid from getting into the nail hole since they lay flat there is little chance to pull out so less precaution is taken to prevent this.

Drywall nails have a smaller head with a concave profile meant to be driven just slightly below the surface of the sheetrock forming a dimple which is filled with joint compound and then sanded smooth. Use the grip rite 11 x 1 1 4 in. In most cases securing drywall will require fewer screws than nails.