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Roof staples vs nails.
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.
In the past when it came to the debate of roofing nails versus staples the industry was split down the middle.
In the past roofers preferred staple guns for attaching shingles to roof sheeting.
Note the differences in the specification and length of the fasteners as well as the nail staple patterns.
Staples also offered excellent holding strength and could be installed over a larger roof area quickly.
After all it s no surprise roofers loved staples for attaching shingles to roofing.
Roofing staple guns were light and easy to use over the newer and heavier roofing nail guns that were coming onto the market.
Although staples are allowed in some jurisdictions they do not provide the same holding power.