Fastening systems company Paslode understands that simple changes in process can flow through to multiple benefits on site.
One catalyst for change is the new BRANZ-appraised Paslode purlin nail, streamlining the job of fixing purlins and roofing battens.
The purlin nail is a 3.15mm nail with annular grooves and a full round head. Placed corner-to-corner, three 80mm-long bright purlin nails meet the 2.4kN clamp down capacity required for type T fixing as per NZS 3604.
Armed with the FrameMaster, builders have a single-tool solution to fix purlins quickly and accurately while eliminating double handling, and reducing the movement of people up and down scaffolding and across the frame.
The new nailing system anchors the purlins in one walkover. There’s no more fixing, then returning screwing purlins.
Paslode New Zealand product manager Edlir Truja says builders no longer need to secure the purlins with a nail, then climb off the scaffolding, change tools, fill their pouch, then go back up, picking each individual screw from their belt.
“The purlin nail system saves that whole second process, saving up to half the time compared with the combination of nail and blue screw fixing,” Truja says.
Greater convenience
“That adds up to greater convenience and less time bending and bracing on the roof at odd angles.
“All up, they can get the roof on faster and easier — and get on to the next job or the roof shout earlier!”
Three Paslode purlin nails placed corner-to-corner complies with the building code for Type T fixing based on the withdrawal power required.
The diagonal nail placement is key. The configuration works with hips and valleys, and builders can simply use a timber blocking mechanism for joins.
“Builders can use these nails and configuration, and be confident and satisfied with the job,” Truja says.
Genuine Paslode purlin nail
“When the job is complete, the head indicator P mark gives inspectors the quick heads-up that it is a genuine Paslode nail.”
For optimum performance, use Paslode’s purlin nail with the latest FrameMaster models (B20580/B20543P).
For more information on the Paslode purlin nail system and other Paslode fastening systems featuring best-in-class lightweight cordless technology and patented fastener technology, visit www.paslode.co.nz.
