I need to replace a roof,some people advise not stapling the roof but
using nails.Do you have a choice in today's market in telling the
contractor?Or is stapling just as good as nailing?

"Time Traveler" wrote in message
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I need to replace a roof,some people advise not stapling the roof but
using nails.Do you have a choice in today's market in telling the
contractor?Or is stapling just as good as nailing?


Stapling is not allowed in some high wind storm prone areas. With the
availability of pneumatic nailers, there is no reason to staple. There are
some people that still insist on hand nailing also as it is supposed to be
better. .

"Time Traveler" wrote in message
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I need to replace a roof,some people advise not stapling the roof but
using nails.Do you have a choice in today's market in telling the
contractor?Or is stapling just as good as nailing?


Nailing is preferred and offers a more secure roof.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit

On Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:45:30 -0400, (Time Traveler)
wrote:

I need to replace a roof,some people advise not stapling the roof but
using nails.Do you have a choice in today's market in telling the
contractor?Or is stapling just as good as nailing?

I'd pay about 5 to 10 % extra for nails. Make sure that the nails
are quality and the right width and length. My attic is hazardous
because my nails were the right length.

Thanks for the help,nails it will be.