Disclosed is a fastening system that is adapted for securing a sheathing
board to an associated framing member. The system includes a feedband for
retaining a series of fasteners and a powered drill for sequentially
driving the fasteners. The feedband is made from a membrane of a
polymeric compound. As the fastener is driven into the sheathing board, a
portion of the membrane tears away from the surrounding feedband and
becomes seated beneath the fastener. This acts to seal the penetration
point and prevent water intrusion and otherwise prevents deterioration of
the sheathing board.