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Nails are still a very integral part of the post frame industry and here’s why.
• Cost-effective: Nails are simply more cost-effective than alternative fasteners – including screws or bolts. This affordability makes them an attractive option for post-frame projects where cost efficiency is important.
• Flexibility: Nails come in various lengths, gauges and steel strengths offering flexibility to accommodate different wood types, thicknesses, and project requirements. Nails are very versatile when it comes to post construction applications. They require just a hammer and a skilled workman – no drills, batteries, electricity, or compressed air. So remote jobsites do not pose a problem.
• Strength and Durability: Nails provide excellent structural strength that can withstand the forces of wind, climate change and other environmental stresses common in outdoor construction. Shear values can be readily calculated to ensure dependable construction – and Maze ring shank nails hold tight in even the harshest conditions. (Maze Nails invented ring shank and spiral shank nails in the 1930’s – and they are still performing dependably almost 100 years later.)
• Industrial Standards: Nails have been the primary and trusted fastener in construction for centuries and are deeply ingrained in the industry practices and building codes. Quality builders are familiar with nails and trust the longevity and ease of application. Maze Post Frame Nails meet or exceed the standards set forth by ICC the International Code Council – proving that nails are an important part of post frame construction.
You have many choices when it comes to fasteners for your Post Frame construction job. Integrity and durability should be at the top of your list when planning your next job. The exterior finish of a fastener is especially important when it comes to ground-contact applications and exposure to weather or fertilizer. Maze offers a wide range of options to cover these needs….including Double Hot-Dip Galvanized and Stainless Steel Nails. All nails ship from our well-stocked Peru, Illinois warehouse – where many millions of pounds are on the shelf and ready to go. After 176 years in the industry, Made-in-USA Maze Nails has perfected the nail-making process and has been providing the U.S. building industry with top-quality products during 3 centuries. RB
website: www.mazenails.com phone: 800-435-5949 FAX: 815-223-7585
