On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:34:17 +0000 (UTC), (David
Combs) wrote:

In article ,
dadiOH wrote:
Phisherman wrote:
On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:52:58 -0400, "JohnnyC" wrote:

Hello,
I need to nail up some exterior trim. I'd like to use my PC 16
gauge finish nailer. The PC nails are galvanized, but on the box it
says "not for exterior use'. Any idea what I could use? By the
way, should I be using a 16 gauge finish nailer for exterior trim?
I use it all the time inside the house.
thanks.



Use galvanized indoors or for birdhouses. Get stainless steel
fasteners for outdoor use and forget about ugly rusty streaks.

There's a big difference in durability between hot dipped galvanized steel
and electroplated galvanized steel.

Stupid question, maybe: which of the two is more durable, and maybe
also something about a "why"?

Thanks!

David


Hot dipped coating is thicker and more durable for the obvious reason.