Wood Fasteners

Nails
Wood & Lag Screws
Bolts
Toothed Plates
Sheet Metal & Metal Framing Devices
Machine Driven Staples & Nails
Adhesives
 Nails
Sharpened metal pins
Installation: Hammer or
mechanical nail gun
Common Nails
Finish Nails
Other types
 16d Galvanized

16d Sinker

Deformed Shank

10d Galv. Spiral

Finish Nail

Roofing Nail (far right)

 Nails
Size - Measured in pennies

Coatings

Bright/ Plain
uncoated steel

Galvanized

Corrosion-resistant

Resin/Vinyl
 Anchorage

Face, End, or Toe
Machine Driven Nails & Staples

Nail Guns, Staple guns

Pneumatic (or electric)
Pre-packaged fasteners
Battery Powered Electric Nailer
(collated nails)
Improved Productivity
Used in many applications
Power actuated fasteners

Collated Nails
 Wood Screws
Types of Heads
Head type
Sizing -

Gauge & Length
Installation
Holding power
Uses

Deck Screws
 Lag & Drywall Screws

Lag Screws

Large screws

Square or octagonal head

Installed w/ wrench

Drywall screws

Used to attach drywall
 Bolts
Heavier structural connections
Sizes

Types

Machine

Carriage

Washers
 Toothed Plates
Sheet metal plate w/ numerous teeth
Used with roof & floor trusses
Pressed into members
Very effective fasteners
Sheet Metal Framing Devices
Light Wood
Framing

Joist Hangers

Framing anchors

Angle anchors

Rafter anchor

Heavy Timber or
Laminated Framing
 Adhesives
Widely used in the manufacture of wood
products

Wood panels

Laminated wood

Cabinetry

On Site Uses

Sheathing