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IGot2P

wrote:
On May 21, 11:46 am, Jim Yanik wrote:
"JC" wrote . com:

A friend was talking to my wife and said "I wouldn't install those deck
boards with a nail gun, I'd use screws instead".
The wife didn't think to ask why not so I will. Why not?
deck boards move due to outdoor moisture and temperature changes and the
nails pop out. Screws will not pop out.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

My screws are slowing backing themselves out. Some move almost 1/4-
inch/year.

Freaky.

Dave

It is caused by the rotation of the earth. :-)