Galvanized nails overview
Galvanized nails are coated with zinc oxide.This coating adds good protection against oxidation.it also makes these kinds of nails more resistant to water abrasion.
Pros of Galvanized Nails
- Water Resistance – The zinc oxide coating that goes on these kinds of nails effectively protects them from water abrasion.
- Longer Lifespan – Galvanized nails can last anywhere from 5 years to 10 years. They may last even longer than 15 years if they are used in ideal conditions.
- They Don’t Degrade Easily – Galvanized nails are made from steel which is susceptible to degradation over time. However, the zinc oxide coating not only makes them water-resistant; it also protects the steel from degradation.
- Harder Driving – The outer layer of galvanized nails is rougher than a regular nail because of the zinc coating. This makes driving them a bit harder and may actually cause you to split the wood.
- More Expensive – In general, galvanized steel nails cost more than regular nails so they could add to the total cost of your project.
Cons of Galvanized Nails
- Harder Driving – The outer layer of galvanized nails is rougher than a regular nail because of the zinc coating. This makes driving them a bit harder and may actually cause you to split the wood.
- More Expensive – In general, galvanized steel nails cost more than regular nails so they could add to the total cost of your project.
| Specification | ||||
| SIZE(INCH X BWG) | LENGTH(mm) | DIAMETER(mm) | KG/1000PCs | PCS/1KGS |
| 3/8×20 | 9.52 | 0.89 | 0.046 | 21730 |
| 1/2XI9 | 12.7 | 1.07 | 0.088 | 11360 |
| 5/8×18 | 15.87 | 1.25 | 0.152 | 6580 |
| 3/4X17 | 19.05 | 1.47 | 0.25 | 4000 |
| 1X16 | 25.4 | 1.65 | 0.42 | 2380 |
| 1-1/4X15 | 31.75 | 1.83 | 0.65 | 1540 |
| 1-1/2X14 | 38.1 | 2.11 | 1.03 | 971 |
| 1-3/4X13 | 44.45 | 2.41 | 1.57 | 637 |
| 2×12 | 50.8 | 2.77 | 2.37 | 422 |
| 2-1/2X11 | 63.5 | 3.05 | 3.58 | 279 |
| 3X10 | 76.2 | 3.4 | 5.35 | 187 |
| 3-1/2×9 | 88.9 | 3.76 | 7.65 | 131 |
| 4X8 | 101.66 | 4.19 | 10.82 | 92.4 |
| 4-1/2×7 | 114.3 | 4.57 | 14.49 | 69 |
| 5X6 | 127 | 5.16 | 20.53 | 48.7 |
| 6X5 | 152.4 | 5.59 | 28.93 | 34.5 |
| 7×4 | 177.8 | 6.05 | 40.32 | 24.8 |
WHEN SHOULD YOU NOT USE GALVANIZED NAILS?
You should not use galvanized nails to drive into cedar, treated lumber or redwood.
These kinds of woods have chemicals that render the zinc coating useless. Galvanized nails should also not be used in areas that are exposed to salty air (area near the ocean).
You should also avoid using galvanized nails with copper flashing as these two metals can corrode each other when they are exposed to moisture.
Post time: Apr-23-2025