Small-gauge electro-galvanized steel nails designed for a clean, secure installation of StopGap draft stoppers and other interior weatherstripping — a budget-friendly alternative to coppered and solid bronze nails for interior applications. NOT recommended for exterior, damp, or coastal installs. For exterior use our Coppered Nails; for coastal areas (within 10 miles of salt water) use our Solid Bronze Nails.
These 5/8″ (18 gauge) electro-galvanized nails are ideal for fastening StopGaps at the meeting rail and other interior weatherstripping in dry conditions.
Sold individually — one Snap-Pak per order.
- SMOOTH SHANK: Drives clean and guards against wood splitting
- FLAT HEAD: Wider bearing surface than a brad for a more secure hold
- SHARP POINT: Penetrates material fast for quick installation
- ELECTRO-GALVANIZED FINISH: Corrosion resistance for interior applications
Frequently asked questions
What are electro-galvanized weatherstripping nails used for?
They are made for installing StopGap draft stoppers and other interior weatherstripping such as spring bronze. At 5/8″ and 18 gauge, they seat cleanly into the weatherstrip nail holes, and the smooth shank drives easily without splitting the wood. They are a budget-friendly alternative to coppered and solid bronze nails when the install is indoors.
How are these nails sold?
They are sold individually — you receive one Snap-Pak per order for a convenient, ready-to-use quantity.
Can electro-galvanized nails be used in coastal or exterior areas?
No. The electro-galvanized finish is for interior applications only and should not be used outdoors, in damp locations, or within 10 miles of salt water. For exterior installs use our Coppered Nails, and for coastal applications use our Solid Bronze Nails instead. Do not use with treated lumber.
What kind of shank and head do these nails have?
They have a smooth shank, which drives clean and guards against wood splitting, and a flat head that gives a wider, more secure bearing surface than a brad nail. A sharp point lets them penetrate material quickly for fast installation.
Sealing up a drafty window or door? These guides from The Craftsman Blog cover weatherstripping that lasts.
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How To: Cure Drafty Windows
The draftiest spot on almost every double-hung window is the meeting rail — where the parting bead meets the sash. Scott walks through sealing that gap for good, the exact job these nails are made for.