framing nail

Stud-joining metal spike

A framing nail is a large nail used in construction for joining structural lumber—wall studs, floor joists, roof rafters.

Typically 3 to 3½ inches long, framing nails are designed for strength rather than finish appearance.

They're often sold in strips or coils for use with pneumatic nail guns: The carpenter loaded a fresh strip of framing nails into his gun.

Related

common · sinker · joist · plywood · construction · lumber · head · shank · galvanized · coil · driver · compressor · air hose · subfloor · vinyl · ring · deck · carpenter

Opposites
construction purpose

framing nailfinishing nail

Small fastener for trim

finish nail · brad nail · brad · wire nail

nail size/weight

framing nailbrad

Thin wire fastener

tack · brads · wire nail · carpet tack

fastener type

framing nailscrew

Threaded metal fastener

wood screw · bolt · construction adhesive · dowel · mortise and tenon

Family

framing, nail, frame, framed, frames, framer, framers, framework, reframe

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G