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This is always really a question of personal preference, but I think screws are the better way to go. Nails usually work themselves out after a while. The heat and the cold as well as the effect of the elements tend to make the nails work out. Screws take a little more work to install, but don' usually work their way out like nails will. Good luck. Without a doubt, screws. Make sure they are galvanized, stainless or coated.
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How do screws and a screwdriver make work easier?
When you use srews to put an item together it is always easy to take back apart. And the do hold better than nails.ANS 2 - Screws also make projects MUCH safer. -I just heard about a home owner near me who made a deck at the back of his home (8 feet high) using only nails. The first house party he had, the deck collapsed sideways, injuring 6 people !
What is the difference between green deck screws and zink deck screws and which should I use when using pressure treated wood?
When using pressure treated wood you should look for a screw specifically rated for use in ACQ (pressure treated) lumber or use stainless steel.The greed coating may be an ACQ coating but you would have to check the package.You should NOT use zinc deck screws as the copper content in ACQ lumber will react with it causing the screws to corrode.
What is the seer's deck?
The Tarot deck.
When nailing down the shingles is it a problem if the roofing nails penetrate the roof deck?
Not as long as the nail heads are being coverd by the shingles. If they are not covered, they should be covered with roof pitch in areas other shingles cant cover or long life outdoor silicon calking.
What is a bridge deck?
is a cost effective, lightweight, modular deck system that lends itself to rapid construction
Are grooved stainless steel nails better than green deck screws for deck building?
Screws hold better, but stainless steel nails last longer. Why not use stainless steel screws? They're the best of both worlds.
Is it better to use nails or wood screws on an 8' by 16' deck?
You have to get Deck Screws for building a deck.You need a drill with a lot of torque to drive them too.It will take a great deal of time to do it by hand.
Is it better to nail or screw deck boards?
nailing or screwing deck boardsScrewing is so much better. As the boards warp, if they are nailedthey will pull out. Screwing prevents that.If you use ring shank nails they will not pull out.If you use screws it will make it easier to repair or get under the deck at a future date.
Where can i learn to build a deck?
Make sure you provide structure when building a deck. Use nails, a hammer and be cautious. It is very dangerous when building a deck for things. It is also very expensive.
What wood deck designs are affordable and attractive?
Building a deck on the cheap generally means not using a treated wood, and then to compensate for this, using a wood preservative instead. Some concessions can be made by doing this, as well as using deck screws instead of nails and sanded plywood for the top instead of individual boards.
If you built a deck three weeks ago with pressure treated wood using bright framing nails and they are already rusting on the top how long will they last?
Ouch, tough mistake. What you should have used was those high tech deck screws. If you ever need to replace a board it is a lot easier. The nails you used were not stainless steel and what that means is that they will stain. They will last a long time but will continue to rust. At this point my advice is to seal the whole deck with a water seal and try to prevent rust. I have done things like that and it is one of those things. Luckily, I learn from most of my mistakes. To fix it you have to disassemble the deck, remove the nails, put in the screws. You have to decide if you can put up with the rust. Good luck VBD If the pressure treated lumber you used was treated with an "ACQ" formulation, or a "CBA-A" or "CA-B" formulation, your nails will not last long at all. The new wood treatment formulations introduced in the past couple of years to replace the "CCA" treatment (which contained chromated copper and arsenic), are heavy to copper, which is corrosive to many dissimilar metals. Your deck needs to be fastened with stainless steels screws or ring shank nails (very expensive), copper nails (hard to locate and expensive), epoxy coated deck screws, or hot-dipped galvanized nails with a galvanized rating of G-185 (your lumber yard should be able to get them for you if they're not in stock). Personally, I prefer the coated deck screws...they're a little spendy, but your deck planks will stay put. I use a brand called "Trapeze" which were designed for composite deck planks such as "Trex" but work very well with other decking materials.
If you are building a 28x16 deck how many 5-4x6x8 deck boards do you need?
approx 112 boards better get 115 to be sure.
How do screws and a screwdriver make work easier?
When you use srews to put an item together it is always easy to take back apart. And the do hold better than nails.ANS 2 - Screws also make projects MUCH safer. -I just heard about a home owner near me who made a deck at the back of his home (8 feet high) using only nails. The first house party he had, the deck collapsed sideways, injuring 6 people !
Can you get me some building decks plans?
Deck Plans online is a great site to find quick and easy outdoor building deck plans. In the small chance that you want to build the deck yourself, these sites can be of great use. However, building a deck is hard work, and the idea of using a construction crew might be a better one. Call in the professionals to put together your deck ASAP.
Where can one find help and tips when building a deck?
I am looking to build deck on my home. Where can one get help with building a deck?
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Nathan is building a deck out of 2 X 4 pieces of wood using 16 penny nails When swinging the hammer the end of the hammer gains speed and?
kinetic energy.
