Get the Job Done with Correct Fastener- Nails

In woodworking and construction, a nail is a small object made of metal (or wood, called a tree nail), which is used as a fastener, as a peg to hang something, or sometimes as a decoration. Generally, nails have a sharp point on one end and a flattened head on the other, but headless nails are available. Nails are made in a great variety of forms for specialized purposes. Most commonly, nails are made of steel, but other types -- aluminum, brass, nickel, bronze, copper, and stainless steel -- are available for use where corrosion could occur. In addition, nails are manufactured with coatings -- galvanized, blued, or cemented -- to prevent rusting and to increase their holding power. The following are some of the most common types of fasteners and advice on how to select the right one for your fix.