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Default screws or nails for exterior stairs?

sluggo wrote:
I'm rebuilding my exterior stairs, and will be joining treated 2x
lumber. Should I use screws or nails to join the stringers to the
supports? How about for attaching the treads?


In virtually all applications, screws hold better than nails. It wouldn't
hurt to slather on some aggressive glue either.