U Nails, also known as fencing staples, feature a double-pointed shank and are primarily used to secure wire mesh, wire fences, and cables to wooden posts, ensuring stable farm and garden installations.
Ring Shank Nails feature ridges along the shank which provide superior holding power. They are ideal for decking, roofing, and flooring projects where wood changes moisture content and smooth nails would otherwise pop out.
Sinker Nails feature a slightly thinner shank, a countersunk head designed for flush driving, and a special cement or vinyl coating. The coating melts from friction when driven, lubricating the nail and then bonding it to the wood fiber as it cools.
Shooting nails, also known as drive pins, are driven using powder-actuated tools. They are designed to fasten structural fixtures, lumber, or steel brackets directly into hard masonry, concrete, or structural steel surfaces.
Duplex Nails have double heads designed for temporary timber structures like scaffolding and concrete formwork. They are driven only to the first collar, leaving the top head exposed for quick and damage-free removal.
Common wire nails feature a thick shank for heavy-duty framing and construction. When selecting a size, choose a nail length that is at least three times the thickness of the material you are fastening to ensure sufficient holding strength.