Choosing a Nail Gun For Decking Installation

Using a nail gun for decking installations not only makes the task easier but also speeds up completion. The problem is there are so many available, which nail gun do you use?

• Compressed air nail guns are most common, used in carpentry workshops worldwide because of their powerful action. But they do have a lack of mobility in as much as the nail gun is attached to an airline which is itself attached to a compressor.
• Electrical nail guns for decking installation are the most popular for site work due to their good mobility - especially if using battery packs. However, they are less powerful than pneumatic models.
  The majority of nail guns for decking construction that are triggered by spring, motor or solenoid are all powered by electricity.
• Combustion models combine the power of the compressed air models with the mobility of the electric versions and are used more for industrial heavy duty work loads.

When you are purchasing a nail gun for decking purposes you must first ascertain where are you going to use it and the frequency of use.

• Is it easy to handle?
• How many nails you can drive for each operating cycle before recharge?
• Can you reloaded the nails easily?
• In what form do the nail reloads come in?
• What adjustments are available for drive angle and nail depth?

WARNING: Nail guns for decking and other other uses are dangerous in the wrong hands. They can fire a nail at great speed and power through wood. It can also do the same through flesh. So be very careful and adhere to the safety regulations regarding their use.