What’s the purpose of galvanised nails?
The zinc coating on galvanised nails helps to slow down the rusting and corrosion process. Even though galvanised steel nails will ultimately rust, the zinc layer on the nails will extend their lifetime compared to uncoated alternatives. Contractors typically utilise galvanised steel instead of stainless steel in places where the building code does not mandate stainless steel because of the higher expense.
What kind of galvanised finish should I choose?
Galvanised nails often fall into one of two categories.
Hot-Dip Galvanised Nails
In addition to 1.7 mils of minimum zinc coating thickness, Hot Dipped Galvanised nails have a 30-50+ year life expectancy, making them one of the best options for galvanising nails. Cleaning the steel, immersing the nail in molten zinc, and spinning it to remove the extra coating are all steps in the hot-dip galvanising process.
HDG nails are ideal for both indoor and outdoor usage because they strike the right mix between price and quality. As a bonus, the zinc particles have a tendency to “cling” to whatever surface they come into touch with, enhancing their ability to hang on to whatever surface they are on.
Electro-Galvanised Nails
Electro-Galvanised nails are among the thinnest galvanised nails, with a maximum thickness of 0.36 mils. The EG coating has an average lifetime of 5 to 10 years, depending on the climate, making it ideal for interior applications.
Other Things to Consider Before Making a Purchase
Despite the advantages of employing a galvanised nail, some species of wood, such as cedar or redwood, may soon rust and stain the surface owing to chemical interaction with galvanised nails (particularly those with a poorer grade galvanization). To ensure a high-quality finish while dealing with this kind of wood, stainless steel nails are highly suggested.
Keep an eye out for the product description if you’re especially seeking Hot Dipped Galvanised nails.
What’s the real distinction between a bright, galvanised, and stainless steel nail?
Bright
Use galvanised nails for fencing instead. If you’re working on anything indoors, avoid using bright nails.
Galvanised
Corrosion-resistant galvanised steel is normal steel that has been hot dipped in zinc for coating. The zinc layer serves as a protective shield for the metal, keeping it safe from the elements such as water. Because it is less expensive than stainless steel and can be used with pressure-treated wood, galvanised steel is a popular alternative to the more expensive metal.
To avoid clogging during the hot dipping process, it is common for galvanised nails to have a smooth rather than rough surface. A wide range of gauges and lengths of galvanised round wire nails are available for use in several fence applications.
Stainless steel
Because of its brilliant, shining surface and higher strength than galvanised steel, stainless steel is more aesthetically pleasing.
Stainless steel is more costly than galvanised steel because of the lengthy production process. For fences in coastal locations, stainless steel is the best option since it is more resistant to salty air. Nails made of stainless steel might feature texturing and rings to improve friction for a more stable fastening.
Sheradised
Sheradised nails are often used for outdoor projects that are subject to continuous exposure to the environment.
