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Grip Rite Galvanized Coil Roofing Nails
October 21, 2009 09:41– by Everett Snyder

Grip Rite Galvanized Coil Roofing Nails
Product: 1-1/4 In. Smooth Galvanized Coil Roofing Nails
Manufacturer: Grip Rite
Value Rating: Hot Item
Performance Rating: Professional's Choice
Price: $20.24

Pros: Inexpensive, Reliable quality, Very few defects

Cons: None

Features & Specs
  • Wire-collated
  • Varius sizes
  • Galvanized or Stainless
 

Grip-Rite's Collated Coil Roofing Fas'ners are held together with wire and are perfect for use with nearly all coil-style roofing nailers. They are available in sizes ranging from 3/4" to 2" in galvanized (both smooth and ring shank), and from 1" to 1-1/2" in stainless steel. Each nail has a 3/8" broad head. We used a box of 1-1/4" galvanized to, among other things, roof a 400 square foot addition. The nails loaded easily and the coils retained their shape, thanks to the double wire weld collation method. This made loading easy and jams were infrequent, though the last nail in a coil would often fall away loose within several of our nailers.

We also used these nails extensively for applying Hardie-board to a 1920's home in a re-siding project. They went in smoothly and the results were more than satisfactory. There are 7200 (7.2M) coils in a carton (the minimum quantity you can purchase) but we've seen prices under $25 per case.

Any journeyman or contractor has likely used these nails. While we can't say they are necessarily better than the competition, they are certainly a staple in the construction field. We highly recommend Grip-Rite collated roofing nails for any appropriate building project.

Specs & Features

  • Wide head aids holding, reduces pull through
  • Galvanized or stainless steel to resist rust and weathering
  • Wire weld collation
  • 3/8" broad head
  • 3/4" to 2" sizes
  • 7200 (7.2M) per carton

For more information please visit http://www.grip-rite.com/collatedfasteners.asp