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LOOSE NAILS & STAPLES // Galvanised & Bright, Jolt & Flat Head Nails // Timber Deck, Flooring/Decking & Paling Nails

Stainless Steel & Silicon Bronze // Galvanised Fibre Cement, Jolt & Underlay Nails // Galvanised Bracket Nail
Nails // Galvanised & Gold Passivated Plasterboard Clout Nails // Plated Panel Pin Nails
25kg Product Range
// Galvanised Springhead Twist & Nu-Fix Roofing Nails // Galvanised Slice Cut & Barbed Staples
15kg Product Range
5kg Product Range
2kg Product Range / Galvanised & Bright, Flat & Jolt Head Nails
500g Product Range
Springhead and NU-FIX Range
Handy Tips – Smooth Shank Nails / For Common Fixing
Panel Pin and Deck Spike Range A rule of thumb that can be used for determining the length of nail required is three times the thickness of
DIY Guides the timber being fixed. e.g. 25mm Timber = 75mm Nail.
Stagger nails where close nailing is necessary to prevent timber splitting.
When nailing near the edge of the work surface it may be necessary to drill pilot holes using a slightly
COLLATED NAILS smaller diameter drill than the nail shank to stop the timber splitting.
Wherever possible, skew nail to maximise joint strength.
REINFORCING
Flat Head
SCREWS A large diameter head (normally up to 2.5 times the thickness of the nail shank). This head will sit slightly
proud of the work surface. Flat head nails are designed to resist pull through on soft or thin timbers. This
nail is used where the concealment of the head is not critical. Particularly suitable for strong construction.
e.g. Framing.

Jolt Head
A small diameter head particularly suitable for applications where the head is required to be concealed. This
head may be punched beneath the timber surface. Jolt head nails are designed to either finish flush with or
below the work surface.

Galvanised Nails
Have been coated after manufacture with zinc for corrosion protection. For exterior use or where moisture
may occur.
Uses: External framing (pergolas, shade houses, car-ports etc), timber fencing & gates, landscaping,
external finishing (eaves, fascias), or in any situation where the timbers being held are exposed to the
elements and protection from corrosion is required.
(Stainless Steel Nails are recommeded for areas exposed to corrosive conditions)

Bright Nails
A plain steel nail that has no protective coating. Nails have been rumbled (polished) after manufacture to
give a shiny finish. For interior use only.
Uses: All Internal framing - walls, roofing, floor structures, internal finishing (skirting architraves), joinery and
cabinet making.

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/ Galvanised Timber Deck, Flooring/Decking & Paling Nails

Annular Grooved (A.G.) or Ring Shank

This shank has been mechanically rolled to leave a number of sharp rings. These rings act like barbs
against the timber fibres, vastly increasing the holding power of the nail. This nail shank is used where
increased holding is required.

Galvanised Nails
Have been coated after manufacture with zinc for corrosion protection. For exterior use or where moisture
may occur. (Stainless Steel Nails are recommended for areas exposed to high corrosion)

Galvanised Timber Deck Nail (A.G.) – Countersunk Head

Uses: For fastening 37-40mm timber decking it has a superior holding power with an annular grooved
shank. The countersunk head on this nail holds the decking in place without damaging the timber.

Galvanised Timber Flooring/Decking Nail (A.G.) – Countersunk Head

Uses: This nail has an annular grooved shank for extra holding power. It is used for fastening particle board
flooring to floor joists and in external circumstances this nail is used for fastening Hardwood decking timber.
When using nails in Hardwood it is preferable to pre-drill Hardwood first. The countersunk head on this nail
holds the decking in place without damaging the timber.

Galvanised Timber Paling Nail (A.G.) – Flat Head

Uses: This nail is used for fixing timber palings with a thickness of 19mm or 25mm. The annular grooved
shank has extra holding power. The flat head helps eliminate pull through.

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/ Galvanised Bracket Nail

Galvanised Bracket Nail

Uses: This nail is commonly used for fastening galvanised spouting brackets to fascia board and galvanised
timber plate connectors.

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/ Galvanised Fibre Cement, Jolt & Underlay Nails

Jolt Head
A small diameter head particularly suitable for applications where the head is required to be concealed. This
head may be punched beneath the product surface. Jolt head nails are designed to either finish flush with
or below the product surface.

Galvanised Nails
Have been coated after manufacture with zinc for corrosion protection. For exterior use or where moisture
may occur. (Stainless Steel Nails are recommended for areas exposed to high corrosion)

Galvanised Fibre Cement Nail

Uses: Used for fixing various James Hardie products. (Please refer to manufacturer guidelines for
application instructions for these nails).

Galvanised Jolt Head Nail (3.15mm Diameter)

Uses: Used for fixing Linea Weatherboard. (Please refer to manufacturer guidelines for application
instructions for these nails).

Galvanised Underlay Nail (Annular Grooved)

Uses: Used for fixing Tile Underlay Sheet to wooden or particle board flooring so that tiles can be laid over
the top. (Please refer to manufacturer guidelines for application instructions for these nails).

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/ Galvanised & Gold Passivated Plasterboard Clout Nails

Clout Head
A thin diameter head (can be more than 2.5 times the shank thickness). This nail is used mainly for
attaching sheet materials and other products to timber.

Galvanised Nails
Have been coated after manufacture with zinc for corrosion protection. For exterior use or where moisture
may occur. (Stainless steel nails are recommended for areas exposed to high corrosion)

Galvanised Clout Nails

Uses: Utility clout used for fastening plywoods and various timber products.

Gold Passivated Plasterboard Clout Nail (Annular Grooved)

Uses: For fixing Plasterboard, 40mm nail used for fixing 12.5mm and 30mm nail used for fixing 9.5mm
plasterboard. This shank has been mechanically rolled to leave a number of sharp rings. These rings act
like barbs against the timber fibres, vastly increasing the holding power of the nail. This nail shank is used
where increased holding is required. (Please refer to manufacturer guidelines for application instructions for
these nails).

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/ Plated Panel Pin Nail

Panel Pin Head

A small jolt head used where concealment of the head is required.

Plated Panel Pin Nail

Uses: This nail is zinc plated it is used for finishing work such as internal timber moulding, joinery and
cabinet making.
 Electroplated (Zinc Plating)
Has been coated after manufacture with zinc for corrosion protection using electroplating processes. These
nails are not recommended for Exterior use.
(Stainless Steel Nails are recommended for areas exposed to high corrosion)

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/ Galvanised Springhead Twist & Nu-Fix Roofing Nails

Galvanised Nails
Have been coated after manufacture with zinc for corrosion protection. For exterior use or where moisture
may occur.

Galvanised Springhead Twist Nail

Uses: A nail used for utility sheds, farm buildings and galvanised iron fencing.

Galvanised NU-FIX Roofing Nail (Spiral Shank)

Uses: For fixing various profiles in galvanised roofing iron.

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/ Galvanised Slice Cut & Barbed Staples

Galvanised Slice Cut Staple

Uses: Mainly used for fastening various gauges of fencing wire to farm fence posts and batterns.

Galvanised Barbed Staple

Uses: For fastening various gauges of fencing wire, barbed staples are preferred for additional holding
power.

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Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information and advice given in this guide is produced with proper care, it is offered
only with the objective of assisting those interested in home improvement (D.I.Y.) projects and NZ Nail Industries Ltd does not accept legal
liability for the information and advice contained herein.

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