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.
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