Swingman writes:
On 4/11/2012 6:33 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
On Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:26:06 -0700, RP wrote:

Up here in the Northeast, if we are framing a house, we cannot use
screws. Must use nails or you will not pass the framing inspection.

That seems a little strange - what's the rational given, if any?

Nails generally have a greater shear strength than screws, thus the
requirement in some areas are very specific as to the nails used, their
size, makeup, and nailing patterns.

Particularly in earthquake country where shear walls are commonly required
by the building codes. The nailing patterns are very specific.

scott