Standard stainless steel screws are very brittle. They will snap easily, unlike nails, which will bend but are hard to actually break in half. Screws are superior for laying down the decking. However, unless you use more expensive structural screws you need to use nails for structural elements and joists. In addition, structural screws are a newer type of fastener so they may not meet the building codes on record, which could lead to a deck build not passing an inspection.
If you are using a hardwood , like Ipe decking, then screws are a must, but you must always pre-drill first. It's a good idea to pre-drill your holes so that you can avoid splitting the ends of your lumber. A little extra work goes a long way. Ok, i have been building my deck now for a couple days and have a learned a few things. Of course screws are better, but would they be easier to drill.
Well, I was creating girders with two 2x12's ,pressure treated. Lastly, I drilled them in without even predrilling the holes with a fire storm black and decker Easy as pie. I mean whoaaaaa easy and freaking pie. Way easier than nailing for sure and a lot more accurate, secure and longer lasting. I am now confident and happy with my screw decision.
Hope this helps others comtiplating the same thing. DeWalt has an attachment that will fit onto most of their screw guns. If you buy yourself a cheap beeswax ring used for toliet installations and "roll" those screws on it first lubricating the threads with the bee wax they will "drive" much easier.
Be sure to use the proper drill bit size when pre-drilling those screw holes. Another tip: use some tape on your drill bit to mark the depth you want to pre-drill those holes with so not as to over drill too deep.
If you have the abilty you can by brackets and then you can screw the deak from the bottom. Makes for a way better deck. And like others have said always buy the right screws.
For the treated lumber you have used. Gold screw suck for pressure treated lumber. Do with the greenn coated ones. Screws are the best for keeping the deck seated. While nails do rise at time square driver screws stay put.
Ever have your screwdriver bite come out of the recess? This is why I like especially using square driver screws. Here's a killer new screw from Outlaw Fasteners. They're calling it the "world's best screw" and say it doesn't strip or fall off the bit.
One quick hit with a hammer and screws will snap. Shear strength is very important for horizontal fastenings, like nailing joist blocks together.
Or attaching the rim to the joist ends, very important. It needs tensile strength, holding it to the joist. So, yes, for the decking substructure nails are often the better pick, providing greater strength but for decking screws are the winner. Nail together, screw down, that how I see it. Yes, that is entirely true. Well, if this is a race and only time matter, then grab your spiker and let her rip. Slap it together as fast as you can.
But, if your building a deck to be enjoyed for years. If the deck is about more, then how quickly it can be built. Spend the extra time and screw it down.
Screws for the many reasons listed above will give you a better deck for just a few more hours of work. A moment on the drill, a lifetime of deck enjoyment. A well-built deck, is a better deck. If you are going to pay the extra money and time to screw the deck boards, make sure you are using the right ones.
Great for preserving wood but corrosive on fasteners. All deck screws need to be organic polymer coating or stainless steel to prevent corrosion. Stainless steel is the better of the two but is costly. One of the advantages of polymer-coated screws is that they come in different colours, often coinciding with decking colours. Brown for copper treated decking, green for green treated decking helping to blend the screws with the decking. But the most important thing is that they must be treated to prevent corrosion.
Only the ends of decking will need to be pre-drill if you are working with softwoods, like cedar or pine. When working with hardwood decking like Ipe, predrilling is required for all screws.
The main reason for predrilling decking boards at the end is to prevent splitting. Predrilling removes material to allow the screw to be driven without pushing the wood out and splitting the decking. Big enough to allow the screw to pass through without putting pressure and the wood. You might be tempted to use spiral nails.
These nails have threading that is designed to improve the boring ability of the nail into the wood as well as its staying power. Avoid these. These nails are specially designed to drive into hardwoods, which can be hard to nail into, and will split softwoods. While nails and standard deck screws will do the job, if you are looking to by-pass all that hammering, you might want to consider structural screws such as those made by Simpson Strong-Tie.
These screws are a little beefier than your normal deck screws, making them as strong as 10d and 16d common nails. Unlike normal deck screws, these screws are load rated, meaning that they, like nails, are made to carry the weight of your deck.
What makes them so strong? They are made out of high-quality steel that is much harder and stronger than the material used to make lag bolts and other screws. And unlike nails, these screws can be quickly driven into place using your standard 18v power driver. The advantages of using structural screws are obvious.
They can help you save time and your arm. And the trade-off here is cost. So, rather than thinking nails vs. That said, be sure to take a look at what your local building code requires.
Make sure you comply to avoid any possible problems when you have the project inspected, or when you decide to sell your home. Where do we use nails? Where do we use screws?
And what sizes do we need to have to get the job done right? Framing the deck is where the nails in your project will take center stage.
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