Q. I’m getting bids on a new roof and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? I’ve also heard stories about inferior galvanized nails that don’t hold ...

Q: I’m getting bids on a new roof, and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? What type of nails would you use when installing shingles on your home ...

Years ago it was impossible to locate hot-dipped galvanized nails that would be compatible with nail guns. Fortunately it’s possible to get them for just about any roofing nailer. Be sure your ...

Q-We are getting ready to install some plain beveled wood siding on a room addition project. As you can see from the photos, we live next to the ocean. We are afraid of stains. What kind of nails do ...

I was blessed by God to learn my craft of building and remodeling in Cincinnati. The first few years of my career had me working on houses that were close to 100 years old. I have no recollection of ...

Dear James: We live by a pond, and the weather stays humid. I plan to replace some wood siding myself and don’t want nail rust stains. How should I do it this time? — Daryl C. Dear Daryl: Rust stains ...