A ring shank nail should be used on softwood that isn’t known to split, and should not be used on hardwood as it will damage the material if and when the ring shank nail is removed. Smooth shank nails

Smooth shank nails are one of the most popular forms of roofing nail available. With no thread, the smooth shank nail relies on the friction between the wood fibres and the smooth shank for resistance and holding power. Smooth shank nails can be used in a wide range of general construction applications, and provide enough strength and holding power for most uses. Clout nails Aluminium nails are popular due to their natural rust-resistant properties, which are often even better than manmade rust-resistant coatings that are applied to other roofing nails. Additionally, aluminium nails are commonly chosen due to their lightweight characteristics, which not only minimises the additional weight on the roof but also makes installation easier. Another benefit of copper is that it contains chemicals that are poisonous to moss and algae. When rainwater falls and passes over the copper nails, the chemicals are spread over the roof. As a result, it prevents moss and algae growth. The TIL-R Classic Hip Support Tray has been designed to support hip tiles along the hip line of the roof, without the need for mixing and carrying mortar to bed down the cut hip tiles. It is a Dry Fix Product, which provides a secure and discreet solution once installed, and does not detract from the aesthetics of the roof. Fixing with a slate hook involves trimming the head of the slate, thereby losing some head lap (a building inspector may not accept this)

The TIL-R Classic Hip Support Tray is included in the ONE Warranty, covering your pitched roofing products performance for 15 years. A screw shank nail is designed with a spiral thread, which helps the nail to twist in when it is driven into a material. Additionally, a screw shank nail features a diamond tip, which makes it easier to penetrate the roofing material. Stainless steel nails can be used for installing cladding, fascia, securing tiles, slate and other roofing materials, and are particularly useful in industrial areas or coastal areas where chemicals and salt are present – where aluminium nails wouldn’t be suitable. Galvanised steel nails If you have any further unanswered questions or want to know more about the best roofing nails for your project, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Call the team on 01752 692760 or use the live chat in the bottom right-hand corner and we will be more than happy to help.

Stainless steel nails can be used in an incredibly vast range of roofing applications and are manufactured from one of the most commonly used roofing materials available. The stainless steel nail is one of the most durable, long-lasting products on the market due to its resistance to chemicals salt and rust. This is one of the reasons why they are often seen as the more expensive option available in terms of roof nails. The Hall Hook is a permanent, secret and fail safe device that should be used when replacing a broken slate.Copper nails are most commonly used to fix slates on pitched roofs, but can also be used to secure roofing tiles in place. Copper is also used to create slate straps, which are used on slate roofs to hold broken slates in place, either as a temporary fix or a more long term solution. Stainless steel nails Hall Hook slate repair fixings are the market leading remedial repair hook, designed over a 20 year period by an experienced slating contractor who always wanted to have the perfect solution to an everyday roofing problem. Galvanised steel nails are steel nails that are coated with a zinc-based product, which means that a galvanised steel nail has all the characteristics of a steel nail, but with added benefits. The zinc coating adds extra protection and durability, as well as preventing rust from forming for many years. Additionally, the coating means that the nails are not as affected by thermal expansion and contraction as the season and temperatures change.