Joist support brackets - nails or screws? Ask questions and find answers on all your decking problems and issues

[stEEvano]

Quick question guys....

Should i use nails or screws for installing my Joist support brackets, ive heard that nails have better tensile strength but some else reckons screws will grip better??


Cheers the now

Steve

[stoneyboy]

stEEvano,
If you can get access then use screws.
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40mm sheradised square twist nails.
These are designed for when very strong joints are required.