I'm getting bids on a new roof, and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? I've also heard stories about inferior galvanized nails that don't hold ...

Q. I’m getting bids on a new roof and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? I’ve also heard stories about inferior galvanized nails that don ...

"Galvanized (zinc-coated) nails are probably the most common and affordable solution," says Beacham. "The zinc protects the ...

It’s vital that the fasteners last longer than the roofing material. The gold standard of galvanized nails is the hot-dipped type. These steel nails are cleaned chemically, then immersed in a ...