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Besides high-carbon and low-carbon steel, nails are available in types 304 and 316 stainless steel. Stainless steel nails are slightly less strong than ordinary steel nails and are about three times as expensive as galvanized nails, but they are much more rust resistant. |
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Aluminum nails are not strong enough for most structural framing and are primarily used to fasten aluminum siding or screening. |
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Copper nails are used in roofing and in marine applications. |
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