Coil Nailers
Coil nail gun kit is for fast, repeat fixing when you cannot be stopping to reload every few minutes, especially on roofing and cladding runs.
When you are on a roof or up a lift all day, a coil nailer keeps the pace up and the fixings consistent. These coil nailer gun options suit felt, battens, cladding and sheathing, with the right nails and depth set so you are not blowing through or sitting proud.
What Are Coil Nail Guns Used For?
- Fixing roofing felt and membranes drives clout-style nails quickly and evenly so you can keep laps tight without crawling back and forth with a hammer.
- Nailing battens and counter battens speeds up long roof runs where consistent depth matters, especially when you are working to a line and cannot afford proud heads.
- Cladding and sheathing work suits a cladding nail gun set-up for timber boarding, OSB and ply where you want repeatable fixing without splitting edges.
- Timber frame and site fencing repairs makes quick work of repetitive fixings when you are patching, bracing or tacking on temporary protection.
- Workshop and yard production keeps output up on pallets, crates and timber assemblies because a coil holds plenty of nails before you need to reload.
Choosing the Right Coil Nail Gun
Match the coil nail gun to the nails you actually use and the material you are fixing, or you will fight jams, poor depth, and messy finishes.
1. Nail type and head style (roofing versus framing)
If you are doing felt and membranes, look for a roofing nail gun set up for clout-style roofing nails with a wide head. If you are fixing sheathing or cladding, make sure the coil nailer is rated for the shank type and length you need, not just "takes coil nails".
2. Air coil nail gun set-up and hose control
If you are on roofs or scaffolds, keep the air coil nail gun light and the hose manageable, because a heavy hose drag will pull you off line and tire you out fast. If you are mostly ground level or bench work, weight matters less than magazine capacity and robustness.
3. Depth adjustment and nose contact
If you are working on softer timbers or membranes, you need reliable depth control so you are not tearing felt or burying heads. For harder timber and cladding, a positive contact nose helps keep fixings straight without skating across the face.
4. Coil size and reload frequency
If you are doing long runs, a bigger coil capacity means fewer reloads and less downtime. If you are only doing small patch jobs, do not overpay for maximum capacity when a simpler coil nailer gun will do the same fixing work.
Who Uses Coil Nailers on Site?
- Roofers and roofing gangs who want a roofing nail gun that will run felt and battens all day without constant reloads.
- Chippies and timber framers doing sheathing, bracing and repeat fixings where a coil nailer keeps the pace up and the finish consistent.
- Cladding installers and maintenance teams who need a nail gun for roofing and cladding jobs that still works when you are up access gear and working one-handed.
The Basics: Understanding Coil Nailers
A coil nailer feeds nails from a round magazine, so you get a lot of fixings ready to go without stopping. The basics below help you buy one that suits roofing and cladding work without grief.
1. Coil feed (why it matters on real jobs)
Because the nails are collated in a coil, you can run longer between reloads than a straight magazine. That is exactly why roofing nail guns are popular for felt and batten runs where you want to keep moving.
2. Roofing nailer versus general coil nailer
A roofing nailer is typically geared around shorter nails with wider heads for membranes and shingles, basically a felt nail gun set-up. A general coil nailer will often cover longer nails for sheathing and cladding, so always check the nail range before you commit.
3. Trigger mode and control
Some jobs suit single-shot placement for accuracy, others suit bump firing for speed on repetitive runs. On roofs, control matters as much as speed, so pick a set-up you can keep safe and consistent when you are working at height.
Shop Coil Nail Guns at ITS
Whether you need a roofing nail gun for felt and battens or a coil nailer for cladding and sheathing, you can pick the right type and nail range in one place. We stock coil nail guns and roofing nailers in our own warehouse, ready for next day delivery so you are not losing a day waiting on kit.
Coil Nail Gun FAQs
What are coil nail guns used for?
A coil nail gun is used for repetitive fixing where you want speed and fewer reloads, like roofing felt, battens, sheathing and cladding. The coil magazine holds a lot of nails, so you keep moving instead of stopping every couple of minutes.
What is a coil gun used for?
A coil gun is basically a coil nailer gun, and it is used anywhere you have long runs of fixings to get through, such as timber frame bracing, fencing panels, roof work, and board fixing. It is the go-to when a straight nailer would have you constantly reloading.
What are the different types of coil nailers?
The main split is roofing nailers, which are set up for shorter nails with wider heads for membranes and shingles, and general coil nailers for longer nails used in sheathing and cladding. You will also see differences in nail angle and collation type, so the safe rule is to match the nail spec to the tool, not the other way round.
Can I use a roofing nail gun as a cladding nail gun?
Sometimes, but do not assume it. A roofing nail gun may not take the nail lengths and shank types you want for cladding, and the nose and depth set-up is often aimed at membranes rather than boards. Check the nail length range and approved nail type before you buy nails in bulk.
Do I need an air coil nail gun, or is there another option?
Most coil nailers on site are air coil nail gun set-ups because they are consistent and will run all day with the right compressor. If you are already running air for other tools, it makes sense, but make sure your compressor can keep up with the tool's air demand or it will start misfiring and sinking nails inconsistently.
