The preferred fastener is galvanized roofing nails with a minimum 12 gauge shank and head diameter of at least 3 8 inch.
Roofing staples size.
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Breaking it down further you ll typically use four fasteners per 3 tab shingle.
However always consult your local building authority for exact code requirements.
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When estimating nail or staple usage for your roofing project you should budget 400 nails or staples per square.
Heavy duty hammer tacker stapler t50 6 14mm 1 4 to 9 16 with 200 staples.
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Similarly 19 32 osb roof sheathing would be 8d common box or casing nails at 6 on center at the panel edges and 12 on center in the field or 2 16 gage staples at 4 on center at the panel edges and 8 on center in the field.
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