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Article #213: Five Types of Nails And What They Are Used For

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If you've ever gotten confused over nails have.
in your hardware department store then Not only will you need to use these types
you're not alone. Nails are used in a of nails but there might be instances
variety of materials for projects such as where another type of fastener will come
masonry and wood, which are two of the in handy. When you're a home owner you
most common materials. There are long and just never know what might break, or what
short nails, brass nails and galvanized you might like to do! Here's another list
and different types of nail heads. They of different nail types.
can all be used for something around the Galvanized Nails. Use these nails when
house, or remodeling a whole room in your you want to build a dog house, frame or
house. To find out more about nails read build a wooden sandbox for the kids. They
about the 5 most common types of nails, are coated with a solution that is highly
and what they're used for. resistant to rust. The shank makes them
There are 5 Different nails that are very tough to bend.
useful around the house. Take a peek at a Paneling Nails. The paneling nail is
few of them from the list below. colored to match the type of paneling
Common Nails. The common nail is used a that you want to put up.
lot with wood that doesn't require Masonry Nails. If you've got a basement
finish work. Places to use the nails are and you need to mount something on the
on 2x4s and other boards surfaces such as wall then the masonry nails are the nails
particle board and regular wood panels. to use.
It has a flat head and comes in different Aluminum Nails. Aluminum nails are a very
lengths. Usually the nail head is left soft nail and are to be used only for
showing. Use in all of your remolding certain things such as mounting lights
efforts around you home or garage. for a pool. They're not very strong, but
Casing Nails. The casing nails are for don't rust.
all of your finer work needs when dealing Pointless Nails. The pointless nail is if
with wood. Cabinets and molding trim work you're very particular about not
is perfect for these types of nails. So splitting any of the wood you're working
if want some new shelves or new kitchen on. It's good for molding trim work or
cabinets then make sure you have these on some corner pieces for baseboards.
hand. You don't want your detailed work There will be other types of holding and
to be ruined by unsightly nail heads. latching devices that you'll need around
Finishing Nails. The finishing nails are the house too. Decorative screws, bolts,
another nail type, but they can be used tack nails, and other types of will be
interchangeably with casing nails for the necessary at some point in your home
fine work at home. The rounded nails maintenance and remolding needs. Take
heads can be counter sunk or not. some time and build up your supply.
Common Brads. Are rated on length only. Remember to always use safety precautions
They are good for very light, and can be when nailing and cutting materials. Wear
used like the casing nails for trim work. eye protection to keep any materials from
The nails are of lighter weight, and are accidentally being poked into the lens of
shorter than the common finishing nails. the eye. A good idea to learn more about
Box Nails. Box nails are like a common nails and other fasteners is to get some
nail but the head on them is much larger. home repair books, and look at a few
The shank of the nail is much larger, and examples of how the nails are used in
is used primarily for framing and projects for the home. Experience and a
decking. If you need extreme holding little knowledge will go a long way to
power then this is the nail for you to knowing your nails.






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