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Looking for long enough cap nails

Jeffrey_Savage | Posted in Green Building Techniques on

Can any provide me with their source of getting large enough caps for a 5 inch or so nail in order to hang 3 inch thick EPS foam on exterior OSB sheathing? I have only found the smaller caps that are more typical and receive a lighter gauge nail.

Thanks.

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  1. Jeffrey_Savage | | #1

    Would tin-caps be strong enough?

  2. GBA Editor
    Martin Holladay | | #2

    Jeffrey,
    Check out Simplex Nails:
    Simplex Nails and Fasteners
    100 Petty Road, Suite A
    Lawrenceville, GA 30243
    770-822-5812
    Fax: 770-822-6822

    Here is the relevant web page: Simplex cap nails

  3. Jeffrey_Savage | | #3

    Perfect! Thank you!

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