Plastic Cap Nails Under Metal Roof

12 x 1 in.

Plastic cap nails under metal roof.

Only use 1 diameter plastic cap roofing nails. Nail metal drip edge flashing which bends over the roof and down the edge of the facing board on all roof edges. Fasten drip edge on eaves with galvanized nails and a hammer about 12 inches. Nail down squarely 90 degrees into the deck to secure caps flush to the underlayment.

I haven t seen these used in any instructions including the instructions that came with my shingles or videos. Stinger cn100b cap nailer is a best practice pneumatic tool for securing roofing underlayment s felt and house wrap where nails are required and speed is vital. Underlayment shall be attached using metal or plastic cap nails or cap staples with a nominal cap diameter of not less than 1 inch. Metal caps shall have a thickness of at least 32 gage sheet metal.

In normal wind zones. Grip rite has the optimal fastening solution. Fasten the field area in the middle of the roll a minimum of 24 o c. Metal square cap roofing nails 3 lb pack for the most comprehensive selection of nails for the most comprehensive selection of nails and screws look for grip rite the most popular brand of fasteners in america.

When putting on metal roof the button caps under the metal are showing thru. The button cap nails used for underlayment don t typically print through unless you are using a very light gauge metal. It comes with a durable plastic case. November 19 2014.

Plastic collated cap that pass 2012 icc building codes. Any suggestions on how what to put under metal to prevent denting of metal. In the old days we used to use the buttons that were a roofing nail thru a round metal disc button. The button caps is holding the blue paper vinyl onto the plywood.

Power driven metal caps shall have a minimum thickness of 0 010 inch. The cn100b delivers code compliant cap nails featuring 1 in. Minimum thickness of the outside edge of plastic caps shall be 0 035 inch. On center on both head and end laps.

I m getting ready to shingle a roof for a shed outdoor office and i m confused on if when i should use plastic round cap roofing nails. Nails with a 1 in. In normal wind zones the nails should be driven at 6 0 o c.