Grip-Rite SpeedSpike was designed to offer contractors a faster, more effective fastening solution they can trust.
PrimeSource Building Supplies, Inc., a leading North American provider of specialty branded building supplies, announces the launch of Grip-Rite SpeedSpike, the first widely available 4-1/2″ collated fastener designed for use with high R-value insulated exterior sheathing. Continuous insulation improves thermal performance and moisture management when paired with the structural support of traditional sheathing panels in modern wall assemblies. The fasteners that hold them together are critical to their success.
Grip-Rite SpeedSpike is suitable for both residential and commercial projects that require high R-value sheathing or are preferred by the builder. As tougher energy efficiency standards become the norm, high R-value continuous insulated sheathing is essential in climate zones 5-8*. Current solutions frequently require workers to hand-drive up to 42 individual fasteners per sheet, which greatly increases installation time, labor costs, and jobsite fatigue.
High R-value insulated sheathing necessitates a fastening technique that is both quick and durable. Grip-Rite SpeedSpike provides contractors with a reliable fastening option that eliminates inefficiencies. Grip-Rite SpeedSpike offers competitive pricing, efficiency, and labor savings, making it a standout option for contractors. Grip-Rite SpeedSpike is a direct reaction to customer needs and a clear illustration of how we innovate to bring broad-scale efficiency to the job site—faster, deeper, and stronger,” said Isabelle Csiszar, Senior Product Manager for PrimeSource Building Products.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Engineered For Speed: over 5 times faster than hand-driven installations**.
- Deeper Embedment: drives a full 2″ into the stud.
- Stronger Holding Power: The ring shank shape ensures a firm grasp in wood studs, whereas smooth shank nails
- Multi-Tool Compatible: Designed to function with 21° heavy duty timber frame nailers such as the Bostitch BRT130, MAX HS130, and Fasco F91AC RHN20-160.
- Jam-Free Guarantee: Grip-Rite’s 6-month no-jam warranty
Get more information at www.grip-rite.com/product/grip-rite-speedspike.
* AK, CO, IA, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, WA, WI, WY, UT, VT
** The “over 5x faster” claim is based on tests of pneumatic nail gun operation versus traditional hand-driven methods performed by experienced operators under normal conditions. Actual results may differ depending on the jobsite conditions, operator experience, and material requirements.
