I have seen this happen at least a half dozen times.
Roofing staples size.
If you can find a roof with staples here because of code it is easy to identify them because so many have worked up.
The tiny diameter of staple legs mean less hold with time.
Roofing coil nailer model an454 combines rugged construction and robust performance with less weight only 5 2 lbs.
Roll out about 10 feet of felt and fasten with staples or roofing nails with plastic washer heads.
The nail will go though the plastic try that with a square head.
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Today staples are considered an inferior method of attaching shingles to a roof but it s easy to understand why roofers like staples.
Staple guns are smaller and better balanced.
Sadly time has shown me differently.
The bostich is one unit the arrows are 2 parts.
Use a construction stapler or a hammer.
The bostich is the best stapler i have ever used.
Also allows you to use your nail gun.
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So when its nailed to the felt it has a larger holding surface then a roofing nail or staple.
A true workhorse of a fastener arrow t50 staples are made to precise specifications on state of the art equipment.
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Iam surprised you havent seen them i would imagine all major suppliers would carry them.
The makita 1 3 4 in.
Put fasteners at least every 8 inches.
Roofing coil nailer model the makita 1 3 4 in.
They are available in 6 8 10 12 and 14mm sizes.
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These staples are used for all heavy duty applications including insulation upholstery and roofing.
The an454 accepts standard 0 120 shank diameter coil roofing nails from 3 4 in.
The one main problem we always have with the bostich is that after about a year of heavy use the main weld breaks.
The staples held better than the nails.
Coil nail guns are literally fed with a coil of nails and the holder for the nails makes the gun much bulkier.
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References for roof shingle staples vs nails.