recommended scew size?

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recommended scew size?

Postby bfitz » Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:31 pm

What size screw do people recommend for attaching 1/4 exterior ply (skin) to framing? I'm thinking #10. I'll have aluminum trim on ply attached to framing.

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Postby Arne » Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:58 pm

I recommend a brad nailer from harbor freight. I used this to build 2 t/d's...

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Postby Dean_A » Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:36 pm

Second that. I used glue and a brad nailer.
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Postby planovet » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:23 pm

For my sides (3/4" birch on pine framing) I used Titebond III and drywall screws. On my roof (1/8" birch on pine spars) I used PL adhesive and staples.
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Postby madjack » Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:49 pm

...personally, i would use a brad/staple gun(shooting staples) with TiteBond III................................ 8)

p.s. if you just gotta use screws, I would recommend a #8x1" drywall screw...you could go shorter but they get hard to hold onto...#10s are way overkill and #6s are too prone to breaking/stripping............MJ
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