Why do roofers use copper nails?

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asked Nov 3, 2022 in Other-Home/Garden by lordbean (1,520 points)
Why do roofers use copper nails?

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answered Feb 13, 2023 by Shelde (49,390 points)
Roofers use copper nails for slate roofs as they last longer than stainless steel nails and are also compatible with lead and lead coated copper flashing as well as copper.

Copper clout nails are used for roof slates and roofing and tile replacement as well as gutters and eves.

Copper nails can last for 100 years or longer and usually the copper nails will outlast whatever you install with them.

Copper nails cannot and should not be used on cedar shingles as copper nails react with cedar.

When installing cedar shingles you should use stainless steel nails which are the best choice when installing cedar shingles.

Copper nails are pure copper made from pure copper wire.

Copper nails are made of copper wire.

Copper nails are nails that are made of copper wires of different diameters, a rod with a pointed end and a flat base as a cap.

The nails that are made of copper are common in construction, especially when installing copper roof and parts of the copper.

Copper nails are also not subject to corrosion, thus they serve for many years.

Commonly referred to as copper rivets in boat building, these smooth shank copper common nails are made from pure, solid copper, the highest grade available.

Copper nails are known for their durability and long lifespans, as well as their resistance to chemicals and rust-resistant properties.

The copper nail is also much stronger than other nails such as aluminum nails.

Copper nails are easier to pull out when replacing a broken slate.
Galvanized nails can lose their protection when hammering the nail in.

The use of copper nails nails date from the early to mid-19th century I seem to remember reading somewhere that the houses in King Street were built in the 1860's, and, one assumes, the nails are contemporary.

Farriers have started using the copper coated nails on horses with current and previous cases of white line disease.

Copper coated nails are used in current cases of white line or seedy toe to prevent the spreading of bacteria through the nail holes.

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