Framing nailer for Roof?

Isaac-1

I am building a small 4x8 foot shed and I am debating between using a metal roof or an asphalt shingle roof so it would match the house. I don't have a roofing nailer, but I do have a framing nailer that will accept 2 inch - 3.5 inch nails, and I am wondering if I can use it to fasten asphalt shingles to the roof of my shed? Will it work, or will they blow off after the first strong wind, etc?

thanks

AtlanticWBConst.

Do no use anything other than a gun that shoots in ROOFING nails. You need to use roofing nails/roofing tacks when installing asphalt shingles. Smaller head nails will not properly fasten down the shingles, among other problems.

If you don't have a roofing gun, then either borrow one, rent one, or just hand nail it, using roofing tacks/nails.

It is just a shed, so we are not talking about hand nailing 25 squares of roofing, like on a large house.

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repair24/7

the framing nailer would not work on either one.not enough head on nail and would counter sink too far in.

Isaac-1

Thanks, I was worried about the head being too small, my nailer has adjustable driving depth, so I was not worried about counter sinking. I guess I will just go with metal roof, I tore a tendon in my shoulder a few years ago, and since then my ability to use a hammer has been limited.