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Old 02-12-2020, 08:55 AM
 
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Looking at a house with nail ends protruding through the original floors and roof. Would they be considered a safety gig in the attic especially since one can walk in it? House and roof are old but does not leak. Some nails are sticking out an inch or two.
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Old 02-12-2020, 09:05 AM
 
Location: The Triad
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Looking at a house with nail ends protruding through the original floors and roof.
Have you really not been in a basement or attic before?
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Old 02-12-2020, 09:54 AM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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Looking at a house with nail ends protruding through the original floors and roof. Would they be considered a safety gig in the attic especially since one can walk in it? House and roof are old but does not leak. Some nails are sticking out an inch or two.
Don't walk into them. Hurts like the dickens.
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Old 02-12-2020, 09:56 AM
 
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Do you know what the word “gig” means? Were you looking for the word “risk”?

They’re also in every attic, unless you choose to drywall that space - which has its own set of issues.
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Old 02-12-2020, 10:06 AM
 
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Looking at a house with nail ends protruding through the original floors and roof. Would they be considered a safety gig in the attic especially since one can walk in it? House and roof are old but does not leak. Some nails are sticking out an inch or two.
As they should be.
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Old 02-12-2020, 10:08 AM
 
Location: Central Virginia
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I assume you're talking about nail pops. They're pretty common and not really a safety issue.

Here's a video that explains why nail pops happen and how to fix them:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rGL0pU9SCE
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Old 02-12-2020, 10:46 AM
 
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I assume you're talking about nail pops. They're pretty common and not really a safety issue.

Here's a video that explains why nail pops happen and how to fix them:
Nope, it's about the sharp ends that protrude from the underside of roof decking or subfloor.


They hurt if you run your head into them.


Every attic and basement has this.
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Old 02-12-2020, 10:47 AM
 
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I assume you're talking about nail pops. They're pretty common and not really a safety issue.

Here's a video that explains why nail pops happen and how to fix them:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rGL0pU9SCE

I wish. The tips or points of the nails are exposed on the underside of the attic roof. Same for an unfinished basement ceiling. I've heard them called shiners.
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Old 02-12-2020, 11:01 AM
 
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Do you know what the word “gig” means? Were you looking for the word “risk”?

They’re also in every attic, unless you choose to drywall that space - which has its own set of issues.

Risk is better. Insurance company not liking the age of 20 plus year old roofs to begin with. I've see them a lot in the old neighborhoods. Several houses in the area have the original wood shingle roof with new asphalt on top.
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Old 02-12-2020, 11:03 AM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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I wish. The tips or points of the nails are exposed on the underside of the attic roof. Same for an unfinished basement ceiling. I've heard them called shiners.
A "shiner" is a term for a nail that does not hit its intended target.
Most times, they are not removed or clinched, but just another fastener is placed properly.
For example, if a sheathing nail misses or splits out of a rafter or joist.

Asphalt shingle nails commonly penetrate the roof deck, and MUST do so if they are the proper length.
In the basement you may see nails for various reasons. As long as the subfloor is properly secured, those nails generally are acceptable.
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