• Large flat head. A wide head clamps felt, sheet and mesh without tearing or pulling through.
• Short galvanised shank. Bites fast into timber battens and boards.
• Galvanised carbon steel. Medium-duty rust protection, corrosion rating 2, for roofing and outdoor work.
• Sizes 25 to 75mm. Covers felt, fencing and general sheet fixing.
• Conforms to Eurocode 5, service class 2. Rated for structural timber use.

Clout nails are the short, large-headed nail for holding sheet materials tight to timber. The wide flat head spreads the load so felt and mesh do not tear.

• Fixing roofing felt to timber.
• Fencing: mesh and panels to posts and rails.
• Sheet materials and slates.
• General outdoor board fixing.

• Brand: TIMCO
• Material: Carbon steel
• Finish: Galvanised
• Head: Round (large, flat)
• Shank diameter: 2.65mm to 3.75mm
• Sizes: 25mm to 75mm
• Substrates: Roofing felt, sheet and timber
• Corrosion rating: 2 (occasionally damp, rural and sheltered)
• Standard: Conforms to Eurocode 5, service class 2
• Pack: Loose by weight

What is a clout nail?

A short nail with a large flat head, made to hold sheet materials like felt, mesh and slates tight to timber without tearing them.

What are clout nails used for?

Fixing roofing felt, sheet materials, mesh and slates to timber, plus general fencing and outdoor work. The wide flat head spreads the load so soft materials do not tear away.

What size clout nails for a shed roof?

For felt on a shed roof, use a short large-head clout of about 13 to 20mm so it holds the felt without punching through the boards; our extra large head clout nails suit this. For battens or thicker sheet, step up to 25 to 40mm.

Are galvanised clout nails suitable for outdoors?

Yes, corrosion rating 2 for roofing and sheltered outdoor work. For long-life felt, slates or coastal exposure, choose copper or aluminium clout nails instead.