When you need to build a new set of wooden fences, you will also need the right nails for the job.
What’s on your to-do list for this spring? When you need to build a new set of wooden fences, you will also need the right nails for the job. Even so, you can always rely on help from the professionals at Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach. Let’s take a closer look at what options you have when you need a new bucket of nails.
Nails for Wooden Fences
Wooden fences stand out from other types of fences for how easy to they are to install, maintain, and clean. But they’re also somewhat unique in the respect that they must have the right nails hammered in so that they remain standing. What nails do you need for your home’s wooden fence?
- Galvanized steel: Galvanized steel nails have been treated to prevent rusting. Although they’re the most affordable, that availability comes with something of a drawback. You must keep the type of wood your fence is made of in mind since in cedar they can still rust. Although hot-dipped galvanized steel nails are a bit pricey when compared to regular galvanized steel, they’re also more resistant to rust.
- Aluminum: Aluminum nails are quite light, and aren’t as prone to rusting or corroding. However, they’re also somewhat more expensive and slightly more fragile. When under too much strain, aluminum nails can bend and twist, which might not make them a good match for windy weather.
- Stainless steel: These nails are also known as ring shank nails, and are by far the most common type used in wooden fences. They can resist the effects of rust and physics, and they’re a good fit no matter which variety of wood you’d like to use.
Nail Shape
Straight nails without ridges can help speed up the fence installation process. The problem is, they might not hold onto the pickets of your fence as the wood degrades. Screw-shank nails, on the other hand, don’t have this flaw. They’ll move around, but they might also slip out of the fence. And even though ring-shank nails might be the hardest to punch into your fence, the extra effort is worth it. The ridges on these nails ensure they’ll hold better as the years pass.
Take Care of All Your Residential Fence Needs with Help from Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach
Call Hercules Fence of Norfolk and Virginia Beach for your fencing needs. We have decades of experience in the fencing industry, and can offer you the best in ornamental steel, chain link, wooden fences and more. Our dedicated teams of fencing professionals are highly trained, skilled, and experienced in providing quality fence installations of any type. We’ll work with you to find a fence that bests suits your needs and budget.
Contact Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach at (757) 321-6700, drop in, or contact us on our website to learn more about winter and spring fence construction! You can keep up to date with offers and information from Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
