Framing typically uses 16d (3-1/2 inch) or 10d (3 inch) common nails for wall studs, plates, and headers. Roof framing and floor systems may use 8d (2-1/2 inch) or 16d depending on span tables and local building codes.

Bright (uncoated) nails are for interior use only. Hot-dip galvanized nails are required for exterior framing, decking, and any application where the nail will be exposed to moisture or used with pressure-treated lumber.

A rough estimate is 1 pound of 16d nails per 80 board feet of framing lumber. For a 2,000 sq ft house framing, you will typically use 200 to 250 lbs of 16d nails.

A common nail is a standard framing nail with a flat, wide head and a smooth shank. It is the most widely used nail in wood-frame construction for structural connections.

Common nails have a thicker shank for greater shear strength and are used in structural framing. Box nails have a thinner shank that reduces splitting risk in thinner or drier lumber, used more often in siding and decking.

Yes. Framing nailers accept collated 16d nails in paper, plastic, or wire-weld collation. Check your nailer specifications for the correct collation type and degree angle before purchasing nails.

No. Bright (uncoated) nails react with the copper compounds in modern ACQ and CA pressure-treated lumber and corrode rapidly. Use hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel nails with any pressure-treated wood.

A 3-1/2 inch framing nail is 16d. The d stands for pennyweight, an old nail sizing system. 16d nails are the most common size for wall and roof framing in residential construction.

Double-headed duplex nails are specifically designed for concrete formwork because they can be removed easily after the concrete sets. Standard common nails can be used but are harder to remove cleanly.

Sinker nails have a vinyl coating that lubricates the nail during driving and a slightly smaller head than common nails. They are slightly shorter than a same-pennyweight common nail. Both are used in framing but sinkers drive faster in production framing.