Which of the following may be used with nailing channels?

Which of the following may be used with nailing channels?

• A. Ring shank nails
• B. Flat notched staples
• C. Screws
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Nailing channels are metal channels installed to provide a solid, regular nailing surface for attaching plaster lath to framing or studs. Because they are designed to take standard fasteners, you can use ring shank nails for strong holding in wood framing, flat notched staples to grip the lath or mesh without distorting the channel, or screws when a removable or precise connection is needed or when working with metal framing. The best choice depends on the substrate, the type of lath or mesh being secured, and the manufacturer's recommendations, but all of these fastening methods can be used with nailing channels in the appropriate application.

Nailing channels are metal channels installed to provide a solid, regular nailing surface for attaching plaster lath to framing or studs. Because they are designed to take standard fasteners, you can use ring shank nails for strong holding in wood framing, flat notched staples to grip the lath or mesh without distorting the channel, or screws when a removable or precise connection is needed or when working with metal framing. The best choice depends on the substrate, the type of lath or mesh being secured, and the manufacturer's recommendations, but all of these fastening methods can be used with nailing channels in the appropriate application.