Peculiarities
Galvanized nails have been used for centuries. The only difference over the centuries has been in their composition. So, before they were made from fish bones, today this type of fastener is made of metal.
A prerequisite is that with modern construction work, the material for fastening must necessarily comply with GOST.
The nails resemble in their appearance a rod, which has a head at one end, and the other is pointed. The scope of application covers both the solution of everyday tasks and the construction of various kinds of structures on construction sites.
The mechanism for using such a fastener is simple: it is immersed in the material, where it is fixed due to the force of friction. The popularity of galvanized nails during construction work is due to the exceptional strength of the material.
Varieties
There are several types of such fasteners. There are screw, construction, zinc, roofing, wire nails. Their use is determined by the purposes of the work during construction, as well as by the material.
In its form, such a building element is as follows:
- pyramidal;
- conical;
- in the form of a parallelepiped;
- in the form of a cylinder.
Additionally, it is customary to distinguish nails depending on what materials they were made for.
- For decoration and furniture production, it is customary to use aluminum and copper parts.
- If the humidity in the room is too high, then acid resistant nails will do.
- Copper models and elements with a brass element are practically not used in construction. The main reason is that they are too expensive. Often used as decorative elements.
- Galvanized nails are convenient in that virtually no corrosion process occurs on them. They are used for both interior and exterior work.
- Black details are only applicable as a temporary option. In construction, they are subsequently replaced with more reliable analogues.
Before carrying out construction work, it is recommended to determine the nature of the varieties of products.
- Conventional fasteners are used to connect wood products. This is a classic option that is more popular when choosing building materials.
- Screw nails are available in black and galvanized. In the first option, it is an exclusively temporary solution, in the second, it is rather a solution to practical problems. Such elements are in the price category available to the average buyer (both individuals and legal entities).
- Galvanized slate nails are used exclusively for fastening slate. To ensure the most snug fit to the material, the product has a matching cap. The galvanizing method is electroplated, it is able to protect against rusty streaks.
- Cliff nails are needed to secure soft roofing and roll materials. They perfectly hold wood due to their structure.
- Finishing elements are used exclusively for fine fixing of the finish. The main feature is that it is one of the most durable methods for fastening materials.
