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.
![16D, 9 Gauge, 3-1/2" Patio/Deck Nails, Hot-Dipped Galvanized, Diamond Point, Spiral Shank, (30 lb/Bucket), Grip Rite #16HGSTPDBK 16D, 9 Gauge, 3-1/2" Patio/Deck Nails, Hot-Dipped Galvanized, Diamond Point, Spiral Shank, (30 lb/Bucket), Grip Rite #16HGSTPDBK](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-gdy1ehz/images/stencil/500x659/products/214461/300208/Nail-PatioDeck-Spiral-HDG__13951.1576906248.jpg?c=2)