Roofing Underlayment Nails

Fasten the field area in the middle of the roll a minimum of 24 o c.

Roofing underlayment nails.

Acquire the grip rite 12 1 2 x 1 1 4 in. Pack 114atul1 ringed shank 1 1 4 used to lay plywood or composition underlayment over wood floor or floor joists at the home depot. 5 penny stainless steel shake shingle nail 5 lbs. In normal wind zones.

On center on both head and end laps. Underlayment nails 1 lb. Pack 14 x 1 1 2 in 4d stainless steel shake shingle nail 5lbs pack price. I will agree that if leaving the underlayment exposed for a period of time that cap nails is the better way.

In normal wind zones the nails should be driven at 6 0 o c. Electro galvanized steel roofing nails 30 lb pack 14 x 1 3 4 in. 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. I personally do not leave roofs open for any longer then it takes me to roof them.

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. Nail down squarely 90 degrees into the deck to secure caps flush to the underlayment. Only use 1 diameter plastic cap roofing nails. 12 x 1 in.

Roofhelp and all other professional roofing organizations consider properly nailed underlayment to be an important part of the roof assembly. Plastic round cap roofing nail 3 000 pack 11 x 1 1 2 in.