| Nominal Width | Exposed Face (in.) | Overlap (in.) | Nail Count Factor Linear Foot | Nail Count Factor Square Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 1/2 | 1 | 0.75 | 3.60 |
| 6 | 4 1/2 | 1 | 0.75 | 2.03 |
| 8 | 6 1/2 | 1 1/8 | 0.75 | 1.43 |
| 10 | 8 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 0.75 | 1.13 |
| 12 | 10 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 0.75 | 0.90 |
Multiply the linear feet or square feet by the nail count factor above. The result is the quantity of nails required.