Grip Rite 16DUP1 1 lb Bright Double-Head Shank Duplex Nail, 3"

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The accepted rule of thumb is the nail length should be 2 times the thickness of the wood you are nailing through. In their application, the Carrillos said that the Duplex Screw is ideal for concrete formwork and better than double-headed nails. For temporary construction where nail removal is required, such as concrete forming or scaffoldings.

Duplex Screws and Duplex Nails are flanged-head or double-headed fasteners that are often used to build temporary structures such as braces, scaffolding and concrete formwork.

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The double-headed configuration of duplex nails allows them to be easily inserted and removed using minimal tools. Duplex nails are specialized and high-performance nails that are used for a wide range of building and construction applications. Duplex Screws are only available from select distributors, and come in sizes 1 ¼”, 1 ⅝” and 2 ¾”, and cost more than Duplex Nails. In another study, crews were timed for one minute to see how many screws and nails could be installed in the same amount of time.Thanks to their features of steel and zinc, the nails are made from a special alloy of steel and zinc, making them extremely resistant to corrosion, rust, and bending to ensure long-lasting use. They are often used in temporary construction work, formwork, concrete pouring, and woodworking projects where the nail needs to be taken out without causing significant damage to the materials being fastened. They are designed to be easily removed, so they don’t go completely into the wood during installation.

As more wood scaffolding is replaces by metal, the name duplex nail and doubled headed nail becomes common terms. Since there is no need to force the removal, the screw maintains its shape and can be reused multiple times. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Although some power drills can be quite heavy, they are generally easier to use, and mishaps or injuries are rare.

The results showed a 47% difference, with 45 Duplex Screws drilled in versus 24 Duplex Nails hammered in. As a professional supplier of fasteners, we often receive inquiries about duplex nails and their applications. This is especially useful in projects where structures are assembled and disassembled frequently, such as scaffolding or temporary stages. Today there are a large variety of styles and sizes of Duplex Nails made by manufacturers worldwide. Duplex nails are used for temporary construction where nail removal is required, such as concrete forming and scaffoldings.