Will a Magnet Attract a Nail?

All nails made out of ferrous metal, which are metals containing iron or steel, can be attracted by magnets, while non-ferrous metals, like aluminum, can’t be picked up by magnets. Since most roofing nails are made out of steel, magnets can be used to attract them for easy clean-up of roofing and construction sites.

How Do I Pick up Nails in Grass?

When on a construction or roofing job, losing nails is almost inevitable. When this happens, especially on a grassy worksite, it can make cleanup difficult and time-consuming. To solve this challenge, magnetic sweepers offer the ideal solution for quickly and effectively picking up nails. Many users opt for either a handheld magnet sweeper or a rolling magnetic sweeper to pick up roofing nails from the grass.

A handheld magnet sweeper is ideal for picking up nails in tight places or areas where a wheeled sweeper cannot reach. The lightweight design of handheld magnets makes a convenient solution for on-the-go cleanup on roofing or construction worksites.

A rolling magnet sweeper makes site cleanup simple with its push-type design. Bluestreak offers several rolling magnet models and widths to suit varying applications. Rolling roofing nail magnet sweepers allow for greater cleanup coverage in a shorter time compared to handheld magnetic sweepers. The wheeled design also allows rolling magnet sweepers to house larger, more powerful magnets for the most efficient cleanup.

The “Wrap Around” feature of Bluestreak’s rolling sweepers makes them the most effective and efficient solution for picking up nails in grass and other terrain. This essential design feature prevents grass from wiping off the debris as the rolling sweeper moves forward. Debris that is picked up shifts around to the back of the sweeper without falling off. The “Wrap Around” feature ensures a more thorough capture of ferrous materials like roofing nails.

Learn About Bluestreak’s Wrap Around Feature