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Nails for cedar shingle roof

user-7746894 | Posted in Construction Techniques on

Hi
I’m building a shed and installing cedar shingles on the roof. I read that galvanized nails are not recommended for cedar and 304 stainless is recommended instead. It’s not easy to find stainless nails at HD/Lowes –  I was able to find “Cedar shake nails” 4d 1-1/2 stainless from grip rite, see link below. Will these be appropriate for roofing ?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grip-Rite-14-x-1-1-2-in-4D-Stainless-Steel-Shake-Shingle-Nail-5lbs-pack-MAXN62490/203353104

Thanks

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    tfarwell | | #1

    I find that the roofing nails often end up in splits with cedar. I use the 4D stainless.

  2. user-7746894 | | #2

    Thanks i will give it a go

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