Patio and deck nails feature a thin shank that reduces the splitting of wood and a checkered head that mitigates hammer slippage. Ring shanks are designed for use with softer woods and in permanent, heavy-duty construction where vibration is likely to work nails loose over time while a spiral shank is useful for limiting splitting in hard woods.
![6D, 11 Gauge, 2" Patio/Deck Nails, Hot-Dipped Galvanized, Diamond Point, Spiral Shank, (5 lb Box/6 Boxes), Grip Rite #6HGSTPD5 6D, 11 Gauge, 2" Patio/Deck Nails, Hot-Dipped Galvanized, Diamond Point, Spiral Shank, (5 lb Box/6 Boxes), Grip Rite #6HGSTPD5](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-gdy1ehz/images/stencil/500x659/products/214268/299937/Nail-PatioDeck-Spiral-HDG__57118.1576729157.jpg?c=2)