Framing nails are a critical component in Australian construction, used extensively in building and securing timber structures. They come in various sizes and finishes, each suited to specific applications and environmental conditions.

Uses of Framing Nails

Structural Framing:

• Walls: Framing nails are essential for building and securing wall studs, which form the basic structure of walls in residential and commercial buildings.
• Floors: Used to attach floor joists and bearers to create a solid base for flooring.
• Roofs: Essential for securing roof trusses and rafters, providing structural support to the roof.

Decking and Sheathing:

• Decking: Framing nails are used to attach decking boards to the underlying frame, ensuring a strong and stable surface.
• Sheathing: Applied to secure sheathing materials to the frame, which provides a base for exterior cladding and insulation.

Timber Frame Construction:

• House Frames: Commonly used in residential construction for timber house frames, including both single and multi-storey buildings.
• Extensions and Renovations: Ideal for securing timber in home extensions and renovations, providing structural integrity to new additions.

Other Applications:

• Furniture Construction: Framing nails can be used in the construction of wooden furniture, particularly in the assembly of wooden frames.
• Garden Structures: Used in building wooden garden structures such as pergolas, sheds, and trellises.

Types and Specifications in Australia

Nail Types:

• Galvanized Nails: For outdoor and exposed applications, galvanized nails are used to help resist rust and corrosion. These are particularly important in Australia’s diverse climate.  Refer to our application guide for Galvanisation descriptions
• Coated Nails: Some framing nails are coated to improve holding power and resist corrosion.

Sizes and Gauges:

• Length: Common lengths for framing nails range from 50 mm to 90 mm, depending on the application and the thickness of the materials being joined.
• Gauge: The diameter of framing nails typically ranges from 2.8 mm to 3.75 mm.

Collation Angles:

• Common Angles: In Australia,  34-degree framing nails are typically used. The angle refers to the collation of nails in strips or coils, which must match the angle of the nailer being used.