Roof Staples Vs Nails

Similarly 19 32 osb roof sheathing would be 8d common box or casing nails at 6 on center at the panel edges and 12 on center in the field or 2 16 gage staples at 4 on center at the panel edges and 8 on center in the field.

Roof staples vs nails.

Staples cost less than nails offer exceptional holding strength and cover a greater area of space with a more versatile and compact collation. Roofing staple guns were light and easy to use over the newer and heavier roofing nail guns that were coming onto the market. Staples also offered excellent holding strength and could be installed over a larger roof area quickly. Although staples are allowed in some jurisdictions they do not provide the same holding power.

Note the differences in the specification and length of the fasteners as well as the nail staple patterns. Click to enlarge any image. The preferred fastener is galvanized roofing nails with a minimum 12 gauge shank and head diameter of at least 3 8 inch. In the past roofers preferred staple guns for attaching shingles to roof sheeting.