Coiled nails refer to nails which are assembled together in coils by steel wires, hence the name wire collated nails. Main types include coiled smooth shank nails, coiled ring shank nails and coiled screw nails. These wire-collated coiled nails are compatible with pneumatic wire coil framing nailers.

What is a coil nailer used for?

A coil nailer comes in handy for work on the roof. This is a small pistol-shaped tool that helps you drive in fasteners. It is also known as a roofing nailer due to its heavy application in roofing jobs. The nailer is also useful for jobs on exterior drywall.

What are roofing nails?

Roofing nails are used in roof installation to fasten shingles, to install roofing felt for waterproofing and to attach roof tiles and sheet metal. There are different kinds of roofing nails, made of different materials and in various sizes. All roofing nails have wide, flat heads and short shanks.