Roofing Underlayment Nails

Pack 114atul1 ringed shank 1 1 4 used to lay plywood or composition underlayment over wood floor or floor joists at the home depot.

Roofing underlayment nails.

It acts a secondary waterproofing element plus it provides longevity for the roof system click here for a brief explanation. There have been several occasions where shingles have blown off in heavy thunderstorms or hurricanes but because the felt underlayment was nailed securely the damage to the interior of the building was minimized. 12 x 1 in. Plastic round cap roofing nail 3 000 pack 11 x 1 1 2 in.

Underlayment nails 1 lb. All in all when you shingle the roof there are a gazillion more nails puncturing the underlayment. Electro galvanized steel roofing nails 30 lb pack 14 x 1 3 4 in. Nail down squarely 90 degrees into the deck to secure caps flush to the underlayment.

Fasten the field area in the middle of the roll a minimum of 24 o c. 5 penny stainless steel shake shingle nail 5 lbs. Some roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1 inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers but most codes allow staples which are easier to drive. In normal wind zones the nails should be driven at 6 0 o c.

I will agree that if leaving the underlayment exposed for a period of time that cap nails is the better way. For the lower portion of the roof especially the part that overhangs the eaves and is susceptible to ice dams it is a good idea to apply self stick waterproof shingle underlayment wsu also called ice guard. On center on both head and end laps. In normal wind zones.

I personally do not leave roofs open for any longer then it takes me to roof them. Roofhelp and all other professional roofing organizations consider properly nailed underlayment to be an important part of the roof assembly.