DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Roofing Nail
- DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Roofing Nail')"> Has large heads and diamond points.
- Galvanized to resist corrosion.
- Barbed shank for greater holding power.
- Nails for a new roof are typically 7/8” long with 7/16” head.
- Carefully choose size to match the thickness of the roofing.
- Sealing roofing nails have a plastic or rubber washer under the nail head for watertight seal.