A clout is a relatively short, thick
nail with a large, flat head used for attaching sheet material to wooden frames or sheet.
Clout nail at DIYdoctor.org
/ref> A typical use is fixing roofing felt
Bituminous waterproofing systems are designed to protect residential and commercial buildings. Bitumen (asphalt or coal-tar pitch) is a mixed substance made up of organic liquids that are highly sticky, viscous, and waterproof. These systems are ...
to the top of a shed. Clouts are also used in timber fence palings. They are usually made of galvanised mild steel
Steel is an alloy made up of iron with added carbon to improve its strength and fracture resistance compared to other forms of iron. Many other elements may be present or added. Stainless steels that are corrosion- and oxidation-resist ...
, but copper
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu (from la, cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed surface of pure copper has a pinkish- ...
clouts are also available.
References
Nail (fastener)
{{technology-stub