Today it designates only the length and size of the nail.
Size of nails for interior siding.
Nails to use for framing.
To nail a 3 4 thick wooden shelf support to drywall you should use nails no shorter than 3 4 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 to 3.
8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.
If you are attaching something with nails through drywall or other soft wall covering such as homasote rigid insulation or corkboard the thickness of the wall covering should be added to the optimal nail length because these materials do not offer much additional holding power.
The nail size chart below shows how they stack up against each other.
Siding nails can be countersunk or hidden with a coat of paint.
Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.
Railing posts may require stronger fasteners such as hex bolts or nuts and washers.
Blunt nails are harder to drive but less likely to split wood.
A 6d nail is 2 inches long and an 8d nail is 2 5 inches long.
Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.
Casing nails are slightly heavier than finish nails.
The designation 2d 3d 4d etc identifies a 2 penny 3 penny 4 penny nail etc.
These grip rite 1 1 2 in.
8 and 16d coated sinkers provide 95 of your needs in framing.
It isn t always possible to nail.
12d nails are 3 25 inches long and 16d nails 16 penny are 3 5 inches long.
The casing nail is used primarily on cabinet work or interior trim.