1-1/4 Inch Coil Roofing Nails
1-1/4 inch is the workhorse roofing nail length — the size every asphalt shingle warranty assumes when it's installed over standard 1/2" or 5/8" decking. Hot-dipped galvanized for everyday work, stainless for coastal, ring-shank for high-wind. Below: every 1-1/4" coil roofing nail we stock.
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RidgeLock 1-1/4" x .120 Galvanized Coil Roofing Nail | Contractor Pack
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RidgeLock 1-1/4" x .120 Galvanized Roofing Nail Full Skid (48 Boxes) | Contractor Pack
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Jaaco 1-1/4" x .120 Ring 316 Stainless Wire Coil Roofing Nail | Contractor Pack
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Jaaco 1-1/4" x .120 Smooth 304 Stainless Wire Coil Roofing Nail | Contractor Pack
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Jaaco 1-1/4" x .120 Ring 304 Stainless Wire Coil Roofing Nail | Contractor Pack
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| Model | Coating | Shank | Count | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1/4" Hot-Dipped Galv Smooth | HDG | Smooth | 7,200/case | Standard 3-tab and architectural shingles |
| 1-1/4" Hot-Dipped Galv Ring | HDG | Ring | 7,200/case | High-wind, designer shingles |
| 1-1/4" 304 Stainless Ring | 304 SS | Ring | 3,600/case | Coastal, cedar shingle |
| 1-1/4" 316 Stainless Ring | 316 SS | Ring | 3,600/case | Direct salt spray, marine |
| 1-1/4" Electro-Galv Smooth | EG | Smooth | 7,200/case | Budget felt fastening |
Every 1-1/4" coil nail listed is 15° wire-collated and fits every major coil roofing nailer (Bostitch RN46, MAX CN445R3, Metabo HPT NV45AB2, DeWalt DW45RN/DCN45RN, Senco RoofPro).
Best pick for your job
Match the gun to the work — these are the picks pros reach for in each scenario.
Standard asphalt shingles
3-tab or architectural over 5/8" deck.
Industry-standard length and coating for warrantied installs.
High-wind code zones
Florida HVHZ, Gulf Coast.
Code-required pull-out without going to a longer nail.
Coastal galvanized fail
Within 1 mile of salt water.
316 stainless survives direct salt spray; HDG won't.
Cedar shingle / shake
Natural wood roof.
Cedar tannins corrode galvanized — stainless is mandatory.
Production crew bulk
Pallet quantity for re-roofs.
Lowest per-nail at production volume.
Tear-overs
Re-roof over existing shingle layer.
Need length to penetrate two layers + deck.
Why 1-1/4 inch is the default roofing nail length
What every shingle warranty assumes
Open any asphalt shingle warranty document and you'll find the same line: minimum 1-1/4" galvanized roofing nail, 12-gauge shank, 3/8" head, driven flush. That spec is the baseline for every major shingle brand — GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Tamko.
Using a shorter nail (or one that's not galvanized) voids the warranty. Using a longer nail is fine for tear-overs but otherwise wastes money and weight on the truck.
Coatings: HDG is the standard
Hot-dipped galvanized (HDG) is the coating spec called out in every major shingle warranty. The zinc layer is roughly 5x thicker than electro-galvanized and survives the 25–30 year life of an asphalt shingle roof.
For coastal work (within 1 mile of salt water), HDG is not enough — switch to 304 or 316 stainless. For cedar shingle or shake, stainless is mandatory regardless of distance to salt water.
Smooth vs ring shank
Smooth shank is the everyday choice and meets code in most jurisdictions. Ring shank adds roughly 40% pull-out strength and is required by Florida HVHZ code, many Gulf Coast counties, and most architectural / designer shingle warranties. Same magazine, same gun, same length — just more grip.
Frequently asked questions
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Coastal corrosion and cedar tannin reality.
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