Masonry nails are specifically designed for use in brick, concrete, and concrete blocks. Hammering nails into masonry requires more force than hammering into wood, so an ordinary hammer may not be adequate. These nails are built to withstand the extra force required to hammer into concrete and brick. They are commonly used both outdoors and indoors for construction jobs and other building and renovation projects.
Concrete nails are manufactured using high-carbon hardened steel and feature fluted shafts designed to facilitate easy insertion into concrete surfaces. Alternatively, masonry nails, characterised by a square cross-section and a tapered shape from the head to the tip, can also be utilised for similar purposes.
Due to the additional force needed to hammer brick nails into concrete and masonry, a power tool like a framing nailer or framing hammer may be necessary. Masonry and concrete nails are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit any job.