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Joist support brackets - nails or screws?

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 11:04 pm
by 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

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 10:24 pm
by stoneyboy
stEEvano,
If you can get access then use screws.
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:59 pm
by page6159
40mm sheradised square twist nails.
These are designed for when very strong joints are required.