POWER DRIVEN NAILS FOR SHEATHING HAVING ENLARGED DIAMETER HEADS FOR ENHANCED RETENTION AND METHOD

摘要

The present invention provides a nail suitable for sheathing which provides an enhanced resistance to failure. The nail includes an enlarged head as well a s a shank having surface deformations. Sheathing panels are secured to a framing structure through the use of the nail. The enlarged head provides a first clamping surface that is seated against an exterior surface of the sheathing panel. The framing structure within which the shank is secured is a second clamping surface. Through the provision of an enlarged head and a sha nk having surface deformations, the ability of the nail to maintain the securement of the sheathing panel to the framing structure element is enhanced.