Powernail’s 18 Gauge Powercleats are designed to provide maximum holding power for the effective installation of tongue and groove hardwood flooring. The 18 gauge cleat was developed to install the harder varieties of wood flooring without splitting tongues and damaging the nail pocket. PowerCleats are FHA and VA approved. Powercleats are superior quality L-style cleat nails designed to ensure trouble-free nailer operation (fewer jams) and optimum construction results.