History Of Roofing Nails

In woodworking and construction a nail is a small object made of metal or wood called a tree nail or trunnel which is used as a fastener as a peg to hang something or sometimes as a decoration.

History of roofing nails. This article describes and illustrates antique modern hardware. Roofers use special nails called roofing nails when they attach roofing felt and shingles to a roof. Generally nails have a sharp point on one end and a flattened head on the other but headless nails are available. Over time roofing nails have changed to accommodate the difficult task roofers face.

Reynolds company of grand rapids mich claimed in the early 20th century to have invented the asphalt roof shingle as with many now ubiquitous products this is difficult to prove. Reynolds shingle co 1910. By texas star roofing services. Roof repair contractors use roofing nails by the 5 gallon bucket.

Small brads also fired from spring loaded or electric tools. The history of roofing nails by texas star experts. Door knobs latches hinges window latches hardware nails screws can help determine a building s age by noting how those parts were fabricated. History photo examples of old nails help determine age of a structure building hardware age.

Nails are made in a great variety of forms for specialized purposes. Modern nail gun fasteners thin shank small head round or cut sides bonded together for use in automatic pneumatic or electric or gas powered nail guns including construction nails roofing nails staples and wire brads.