Slate Roof Tiles Nails

Galvanized roofing nails are steel nails that are zinc coated.

Slate roof tiles nails.

The nails are available in smooth shank and ring shank. When roof nails fail the tiles on your roof are no longer secure or safe so it is not a problem that should be ignored or left to worsen. Stainless steel nails are also good for fastening tiles and slate or you can work with copper nails for standard roofing purposes. If they are not formed correctly they can become a big problem.

Most slate roofs use copper nails as they typically last longer than stainless steel and compatible with copper lead and lead coated copper flashings. A standard thick slate will require an 11 gauge nail where a thicker slate will require a 10 gauge copper nail. Another kind of classification for roofing nails is by size. Check out the various copper nails galvanised steel nails and much more to ensure you re up to date with what you need.

They are a quick solution to broken or slipping slates and can be temporary or longer term solutions. Stock up on roofing nails provided by top brands at roofing superstore. Identifying and fixing nail sickness. Used for fastening roofing felt for waterproofing or roofing tiles to metal.

Call us at 814 786 9085. We expect them to be there but their size shape and location are critical to fit the slates and tiles correctly on a roof. Falling tiles can be very dangerous and loose or missing tiles can let water into your home causing leaks damp and structural damage over time. For slate roofs determine the correct nail length by doubling the slate thickness and adding one inch.

Length of slate nails the length and diameter of nails should be appropriate to the thickness of the slates and their position on the roof and should provide a minimum of 15mm penetration into the batten. They hold up better against rust and they can also be used for asphalt shingles. There are interlocking tiles that do not have nail holes in them. Aluminum nails are also available with a screw shank.

Double lap slates should be fixed with at least two nails to every slate when centre nailed. The longer lengths are ideal for installing curved spanish roof tiles and thicker slate. 3 8 inch head diameter and 134 inch shank diameter. A range of roofing nails to cater for all of your applications we have shed felt nails cut clasps clouts and annular ring nails.

We sell copper and stainless steel rivets nails and slate hooks at the slate roof warehouse. Corrosion resistant to ensure they last over time and for use where strong joints are required. When roofing nails are damaged slates can slip off the roof so the more long lasting and durable nails the better.