Stainless steel nails are best used for slate and ceramic roofs or asphalt shingle roofs in coastal climates. For asphalt roofing shingles, use galvanized nails. Galvanization adds a layer of zinc onto the steel that significantly inhibits rust and corrosion.
Shop for all your stainless steel roofing nails available nationwide. We offer you a bulk discount. We have all the types of nails to suit your roof including those for zinc sheets. Our selection includes clout, galvanized wire and zinc. Also under the category, we have asbestos, Harvey tile, chromadek ibr & qtile safe top nails.
Roofing Nails Prices in Zimbabwe
How many roofing nails are in 1kg?
The chart below shows how many each size nails are in 1 kg/kilo.
| Nail length (inch) | nail length (mm) | pcs per kg |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | 20 | 3090 |
| 1 | 25 | 1960 |
| 1.2 | 30 | 1320 |
| 1.4 | 35 | 943 |
How much does a box of roofing nails cover?
A: One 5lb box will cover at least 4 square (400 sq ft) plus starter shingles. There are approx. 1400-1500 nails in the 5lb box.
How many roofing nails per sheet?
Most shingle manufacturers recommend using four nails per shingle on the main area of your roof and five nails per square in the first row of roofing. This adds up to an average of 320 nails or 100 square feet. If you have high wind areas, you will want to use five nails per shingle, equating to about 480 per square.
How many nails are in a 1kg bag?
How many nails are in a kg? Answer: approximately 534 nails per kg.