1-1/2" - 12 Gauge Smooth Shank Common Nail - 304 Stainless Steel, Pkg 228 Stainless Steel Deck Screws drives directly into pilot-drilled holes

drives directly into pilot-drilled holes

Designed with a self-drilling point and zinc plating for moderate corrosion resistance

Drill pilot hole through the façade material and into the backup material to the specified embedment depth + 1" using appropriate drill bit(s) in the chart below

Although these are labeled as drywall screws

do not install where: (a) A horizontal cold joint exists within the embedment depth between the slab and foundation wall or footing beneath

1-1/2" - 12 Gauge Smooth Shank Common Nail - 304 Stainless Steel, Pkg 228 Stainless Steel Deck Screws drives directly into pilot-drilled holesSimpson Smooth Shank Common Nail is available in type 316 stainless steel as well 304 stainless steel. 316 Stainless Steel is recommended for seaside applications and for superior corrosion resistance. Stainless Steel nails are recommended for construction of permanent wood foundations by the ANSI AF&PA Permanent Wood Foundations Design Specifications.