Clout_(nail)

Clout (nail)

Clout (nail)

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A clout of clout nail is a relatively short, thick nail with a large, flat head - used for attaching sheet material to wooden frames or to sheet.[1] A typical use involves fixing roofing felt to the top of a shed. Clout nails are also used in timber fence palings. They are usually made of galvanised mild steel, but copper clouts are also available.

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    Clout nail at DIYdoctor.org


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