On Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:15:26 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

On 4/11/2012 7:05 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
Used to be that framing had to be toe nailed...
Now I see nails used from top and bottom sil to studs. Not as strong.
The toe nailing really locks it in from both sides.
straight nailing will not withstand storm forces as much.
But then again, most roofs will easily lift before the framing gives.


Typically hurricane straps add tremendous strength if you are building
for wind storm resistance.

If you google "strength of wood screws" you will find
http://www.awc.org/pdf/.../Part11Woo...pp133to139.pdf.

Download the PDF and read it. You will find out all you ever wanted to
know about wood screws, their strength and application. (and likely
even MORE than you wanted to know). A good read.