Generic Plastic Cap Nails 1 in., 3000 Count Box, Mill Finish

These 1 in. plastic cap nails secure the building envelope with a round plastic cap that provides greater holding power than nails or staples alone. The box contains 3,000 nails in a mill finish and is used in both residential and commercial settings. Order one carton for cap-fastening underlayment, house wrap and similar materials.

Key Features:

• Greater holding power: The round plastic cap distributes holding force and outperforms nails and staples alone.
• Bulk 3,000 count: Each box holds 3,000 1 in. cap nails for full-day fastening without restocking.
• Envelope security: Designed to secure the building envelope during residential and commercial construction.
• Mill finish: Supplied in a mill finish with plastic caps in a single standard configuration.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

A 3,000-count box of 1 in. cap nails fastens a large area of underlayment or wrap; actual coverage depends on your cap spacing, typically measured per square. At common 12 in. to 16 in. spacing patterns one box covers many squares of material.

Fit and Compatibility:

Drive with a hammer or a cap-nail/cap-stapler tool compatible with plastic cap nails; check your tool manufacturer’s fastener requirements. Pair with roofing underlayment, felt or house wrap.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How many nails are in a box?
A: Each box contains 3,000 1 in. plastic cap nails.

Q: Why use cap nails instead of plain nails?
A: The round plastic cap provides greater holding power than nails or staples alone, reducing pull-through and tears.

Q: What can I use them on?
A: They are used to secure the building envelope in residential and commercial settings, such as underlayment and wrap.

Q: What finish are they?
A: Mill finish, the standard untreated metal appearance for this fastener type.

Expert Verdict Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Cap nails are the standard choice for tacking underlayment and house wrap in high-wind exposure because the plastic head keeps sheet material from tearing over the fastener. Keep a couple of 3,000-count boxes on the truck for a crew-day of deck fastening, and store them dry to avoid corrosion on the shank. If your substrate calls for screw-type cap fasteners, this nail version is not a substitute.

Wear eye protection when hand-driving or tool-driving cap nails, and keep fingers clear of the cap head while fastening.

Add a 3,000-count box of 1 in. plastic cap nails to your fastener stock.