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Roofing Nail Sizes
Roofing Nail Sizes
What size roofing nails to use
| Comp Shingles | Sheathing Thickness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 5/8" | 3/4" | |
| 3-Tab comp shingles (Bare sheathing) | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" |
| Dimensional comp shingles (Bare sheathing) | 1" | 1-1/4" | 1-1/4" | 1-1/4" |
| 3-Tab comp shingles over 3 Tab comp shingles | 1-1/4" | 1-1/4" | 1-1/4" | 1-1/2" |
| Dimensional comp shingles over 3 Tab | 1-1/4" | 1-1/2" | 1-1/2" | 1-1/2" |
| Wood Shakes | Nail Type | Minimum Length |
|---|---|---|
| 18" Straight Split | 5d Box | 1-3/4" |
| 18" and 24" Handsplit and Resawn | 6d Box | 2" |
| 24" Tapersplit | 5d Box | 1-3/4" |
| 18" and 24" Tapersawn | 6d Box | 2" |
| Wood Shingles | Nail Type | Minimum Length |
|---|---|---|
| 18" Straight Split | 3d Box | 1-1/4" |
| 18" and 24" Handsplit and Resawn | 4d Box | 1-1/2" |
Disclaimer
The above nail sizes are recommendations only. Consult your local building department for specific nailing applications.