All about galvanized nails

Galvanized nails are used both during construction work and for decorating a room. Before choosing such products, you need to understand their features, main characteristics and varieties.

Galvanized nails have been used for centuries. The only difference over the centuries has been in their composition. So, before they were made from fish bones, today this type of fastener is made of metal.

The prerequisite is that in modern construction work, the material for fastening must necessarily comply with GOST.

Nails resemble in appearance a rod, which has a head at one end, and the other is pointed. The scope of application covers both the solution of domestic tasks and the construction of various kinds of structures on construction sites.

The mechanism for using such a fastener is simple: it sinks into the material, where it is fixed due to the force of friction. The popularity of galvanized nails during construction work is due to the exceptional strength of the material.

There are several types of such fasteners. There are screw, construction, zinc, roofing, wire nails. Their use is determined by the purposes of the work during construction, as well as by the material.

In its form, such a building element is as follows:

• pyramidal;
• conical;
• in the form of a parallelepiped;
• in the form of a cylinder.

Additionally, it is customary to distinguish nails depending on what materials they were made for.

1. For decoration and furniture production it is customary to use aluminum and copper parts.
2. If the humidity in the room is too highthen acid resistant nails will do.
3. Copper models and elements with brass element practically not used in construction. The main reason is that they are too expensive. Often used as decorative elements.
4. Galvanized nails are convenient because virtually no corrosion process occurs on them... They are used for both interior and exterior work.
5. Black parts are only applicable as a temporary option... In construction, they are subsequently replaced with more reliable analogues.

Before carrying out construction work, it is recommended to determine the nature of the varieties of products.

1. Conventional fasteners are used to connect wood products. This is a classic option that is more popular when choosing building materials.
2. Screw nails are available in black and zinc plated. In the first option, it is an exclusively temporary solution, in the second, it is rather a solution to practical problems. Such elements are in the price category available to the average buyer (both individuals and legal entities).
3. Galvanized slate nails are used exclusively for fastening slate. To ensure the most snug fit to the material, the product has a matching cap. Galvanizing method - galvanic, it is able to protect against rusty streaks.
4. Cliff nails are necessary in order to fix soft roofing and roll materials.They perfectly hold wood due to their structure.
5. Finishing elements are used exclusively for fine fixing of finishes. The main feature is that it is one of the most durable methods for fastening materials.

Before deciding on the weight and size of such building products, you need to understand in what area and for what purposes they will be used. There is a wide range of nails on the market, you can find both 120 mm and 150 mm. Another popular length is 50 and 100 mm.

The mass of such parts, depending on their size, ranges from 0.147 to 2.23 kg per 1000 pieces. When choosing, you need to know the name, designation, diameter of the rod, length and diameter of the head.

The main recommendation when choosing building products comes down to the fact that it is better to first have a scheme or plan of construction work, and only then calculate and purchase the goods. The desired characteristics are immediately prescribed, depending on what material they will be applicable to, what shelf life is expected from them, and also whether they should be protected from rust.

Nails are selected depending on their direct purpose or aesthetic appeal... If they are more of a technical function, then the first option is preferable.

Additionally, it is customary to highlight roofing, wallpaper and finishing nails. First of all, they will differ in their price and technical characteristics. On sale there are building elements for drywall, plastering, packaging, molding, boot, with double and closing caps.

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