Nail Sizes
From Open Source Ecology
Casing
- 'Absolutely brad for MDF as MDF explodes around nail head' - [1]
- Primed MDF - [2] - 1.5-2" finish nails.
- Primed MDF - [3] - finishing or brad
15 vs 16 ga
Trim
- 1x material - finish nailer.
- Penny size for structural nails - [4]
- Broad categories include framing (structure), paneling (structural sheething), fnishing (15-16 ga), brad (18 ga), and pin nails (headless 18-23 ga) that are barely visible [5]
- Home Depot nail guide - [6]
Beadboard
- Heavy finish nailer or panel nail. 2" casing, ring shank paneling, or finish nail. See Beadboard
