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7.2/03
Use of Nail Guns for Fixing Trussed Rafter Bracing
(December 2008) (First issue)
Question:
Question:
The gauge of the nails used in nail guns is less than that quoted in the NHBC Standards. Can these be used for fixing trussed rafter bracing?
The gauge of the nails used in nail guns is less than that quoted in the NHBC Standards. Can these be used for fixing trussed rafter bracing?
Considerations:
NHBC Standards clause 7.2.9 asks for 3.35mm (10 gauge) x 65mm long galvanised nails – nails used in nail guns are not available to this specification.
Answer:
When nail guns are used, 3.1mm x 75mm long annular ring-shank nails are acceptable. They do not need to be galvanised.
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