Using your deck example—you should use nails to attach the joists to the deck framing but use screws to fasten down the decking itself. decker Answers: Nails are used in almost all framing and ...

It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today.

Q. We have attached bird feeders, birdhouses, electrical conduit and wind chimes to our trees using galvanized deck screws that penetrate into the trunks by 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Some have just two ...

Depending on the length of the screw you’re trying to drive and the material you’re driving it into, a torx or star tip is a great choice for beginners—because of the shape, it’s harder to ...

Example: Two studs are side by side in a wall with only their 1½-inch faces accessible. ... By the way, there’s a trick to installing a screw (or a nail) at an angle.

Here's some great screws for holding wood together. advertisement. SlashGear. Try These Types Of Screws For Woodworking If You Aren't Using Glue Or Nails. Story by Daniel Trock • 1h.

Stainless steel nails or screws are the best fasteners to use for all exterior applications. You’ll vanquish rust from your home if you use them. They are more expensive, ...

Where this distance cannot be maintained, the cable or raceway must be protected from penetration by screws or nails by a steel “kick” plate or bushing, at least 1/16-in. thick. This protection must ...