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Is it better to use screws or nails when building a deck?
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.
What will hold two boards together better - a nail or a screw?
A screw holds wood together better than any nail because it resists being pulled out much better. A screw is also easier to remove without damage. However, screws are more expensive to make and take longer to put in, so nails are still used in a lot of timber work.
Where can I buy nails that go into concrete I do not mean masonry nails as they do not work but special nails that bang into concrete I have some now so I know they exist. UK?
Masonry nails that depend on a powdered charge for their penetrating force should be available at home centers or lumberyards. As a last resort, Google powder actuated nails. An alternative is to use Tapcons, threaded concrete screws which require the use of a predrilled hole for ease of entry. They work very well.
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 !
Why does a screw work better for wood?
Screws are a more secure fastening than nails because the only barrier to removing a nail is the friction of the sides of the nail against the wood, so it can be pulled loose by a simple torsion force. A screw, however, has threads, so a torsion force cannot remove a screw without destroying part of the wood in the process.
Is it better to use screws or nails when building a deck?
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.
Does a screw work better on a board than a nail?
In general, screws are stronger than nails of similar size. In other words, it is much easier to pull out a nail than a screw. Not all carpentry jobs require that degree of strength, however, so sometimes it is perfectly appropriate to use nails. I would have to know what you are building, to say if you should be using screws or nails. Nails, of course, are easier to install, and also less expensive, so for some jobs that are better.
Can you put screws in a hollow door to hang spice rack?
Screws and nails work from the material behind the top layer, e.g. the inside of a door or wall. So regular screws and nails will not hold when the inside is hollow. However, you can buy special screws with a stabilizer at the end so they have something to 'hold' the screw into and against the door.
How do you puncture a ford F-150 tire?
I have found that drywall screws and roofing nails work remarkably well for this.
What type of nails are best for hanging pictures on my wall?
You can use regular sized nails or smaller sized since they won't split the wood as much. There are hooks that are designed to hang pictures that might work better than the nails as far as damaging your wall.
What will hold two boards together better - a nail or a screw?
A screw holds wood together better than any nail because it resists being pulled out much better. A screw is also easier to remove without damage. However, screws are more expensive to make and take longer to put in, so nails are still used in a lot of timber work.
Can you use vinyl gloves for nails?
No. Vinyl gloves are too soft and floppy to pound into wood; also, the gloves' fingers will get in the way. I strongly recommend using nails for nails, although screws have been known to work. In soft material, you may use toothpicks for nails.
What are the differences between common nails and box nails in terms of their usage and characteristics?
Common nails are typically larger and stronger than box nails, making them suitable for heavy-duty construction projects. Box nails are smaller and thinner, making them better for lighter tasks like hanging pictures or assembling furniture. Common nails have a larger head and shank, providing better holding power, while box nails have a smaller head and shank, making them less likely to split wood. Overall, common nails are better for structural applications, while box nails are more suited for finishing work.
Can use human clippers be used on dogs?
You could cut a small dogs nails with human nail clippers. Larger dogs nails would not fit inside the clipper so it wouldn't work. It is better to buy a set of clippers made for dogs though. They are made specifically for dogs nails and will work better.
Is school better than work?
Yes school is better than work.
Where can I buy nails that go into concrete I do not mean masonry nails as they do not work but special nails that bang into concrete I have some now so I know they exist. UK?
Masonry nails that depend on a powdered charge for their penetrating force should be available at home centers or lumberyards. As a last resort, Google powder actuated nails. An alternative is to use Tapcons, threaded concrete screws which require the use of a predrilled hole for ease of entry. They work very well.
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 !
