Hitachi 13355 2-Inch x 0.090-Inch Ring Stainless Steel 304 16-Degree Wire Coil Fastener, 900-Pack Stainless steel nails can be manufactured in all types of collation and forms and are normally shiny and silver Grade 304 is recommended for most applications such as above ground decking, siding and other exposed applications Stainless steel nails are recommended for cedar and redwood applications due to their corrosion resistance and their ability to resist staining Ring shank nails provide superior withdrawal holding power in softwood applications and are particularly effective in woods with high moisture content