Ring Shank Vs Smooth Roofing Nails

You can get 131 diameter nails in smooth shank though.

Ring shank vs smooth roofing nails.

Ring shank nails have grooves around the shank that offer superior grip over smooth shank nails. Smooth shank nails are the most popular types with economic cost due to less cost of materials. Annular thread also has rings around the shank but these are externally beveled. So unless i m mistaken it looks like you can get rs 120 or smooth 131 but not rs 131.

Simpson strong tie 1 in. These different shank types offer various properties for the roofing nails and give different application effects. This type of nail takes more force to drive than both smooth and ring shank nails but provides greater pull through resistance than either. Used in various general fastening.

Copper smooth shank roofing nails 1 lb pack model c211rn1 20 86 20 86. I wanted to use ring shank which have a better hold but i can t seem to find rs in 131. Simpson strong tie 0 131 in. While not as strong as ring shank nails smooth shank nails are a lot less expensive and easier to drive.

Ring shank nails sometimes called deformed shank nails are nails with ridges or grooves along the shank the part of the nail that penetrates the wood. Whenever we go to rs the diameter drops to 120. Ring shank nails have approximately twice the withdrawal resistance of smooth shank nails of the same diameter. They are utilized in softer woods where splitting is not a concern.

Stainless steel annular ring shank roofing nail 150 pack model t7510arn rp150 8 00 8 00. Set your store. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. You can also use ring shank nails instead of screws to.

As with ring shank nails the threads create a locking effect that makes the nail more difficult to remove. Smooth shank roofing nails are the standard cheapest and most commonly used roofing nails. Building code calls for 3 x 131 nails for wall framing. While ring nails are more suitable for softer wood species screw shank nails are ideal for.

These nails have a much better holding power than nails with a smooth shank because the rings act as wedges to keep the nail firmly in place so that it cannot pop out. Smooth shank nails are the most common and offer sufficient grip for general use.