® Fastener Selection Guide DECKS SIDING ROOFING TRIM © 2012 PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. All rights reserved. BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
WHY CHOOSE STAINLESS STEEL? Build with confidence. Why install a fifty-year siding with a five-year nail? PrimeGuard Max™ fasteners come with a Lifetime Guarantee against rust, so your work will stand the test of time.
SELECTING DECK FASTENERS How many fasteners will I need to install my deck? This chart will help you determine how many fasteners you’ll need to install your decking. Installation coverage per pound assumes fastening 16" on center, with 6" wide decking, placing 2 fasteners per joist. Approx. Count/lb. Stainless Steel Fastener 1 lb. Installs* 5 lb.
SELECTING SIDING NAILS How many nails will I need to install my siding? These charts will help you determine how many nails you’ll need to install your siding. Installation coverage per pound assumes nailing 16" on center, with standard exposure, placing 1 nail per stud. Stainless Steel Fastener Approx. Count/lb. 1 lb. Installs* 5 lb.
SELECTING TRIM FASTENERS How many fasteners will I need to install trim? Trim is a key component of exterior protection and must withstand the elements. Corrosion-resistant stainless steel will be the best option for fastening trim. Stainless Steel Fastener Approx. Count/lb. 1 lb. Installs* 5 lb.
SELECTING SHAKE & SHINGLE NAILS How many nails will I need to install my roofing? Shakes and shingles are usually attached to a roof with two fasteners, either two nails or two staples. To find the quantity you need, multiply the number of shakes or shingles you expect to apply by 2, and add a few extra fasteners to account for loss or errors during installation. Stainless Steel Fastener Approx. Count/lb. 1lb. Installs Up To 5 lb.
