22 Questions
Which type of metal is commonly used for construction nails?
Ordinary steel
What is the purpose of coating nails with vinyl?
To act as a lubricant when driving the nail
Which type of nail is recommended for outdoor use with pressure-treated lumber?
Galvanized nails
Which of the following is the correct representation of a 4d nail length in inches?
1 1/4 inches
A 12d nail is how many inches long?
3 1/4 inches
What is the length of a 6d nail in inches?
1 1/2 inches
Which of the following is the correct representation of a 10d nail length in inches?
0.162 inches
What is the purpose of coating nails with zinc?
To improve their weather-resistance
Which type of metal is commonly used for construction nails?
Ordinary steel
What is the length of a 16d nail in inches?
0.192 inches
Which type of nail is recommended for outdoor use with pressure-treated lumber?
Galvanized nail
What is the purpose of coating nails with vinyl?
To act as a lubricant when driving the nail
What is the length of a 8d nail in inches?
0.131 inches
Which type of metal is considerably more expensive than zinc-plated nails for outdoor use?
Stainless steel
Which of the following is the correct representation of a 10d nail length in inches?
2 1/2 inches
What is the length of a 20d nail in inches?
3 1/4 inches
A 6d nail is how many inches long?
1 1/4 inches
What is the length of a 14d nail in inches?
3 1/4 inches
Which of the following is the correct representation of a 16d nail length in inches?
3 1/2 inches
A 4d nail is how many inches long?
1 inch
What is the length of a 12d nail in inches?
3 inches
Which of the following is the correct representation of a 8d nail length in inches?
1 1/4 inches
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