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.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...69aEy4gb6jrsjw
gives more information on screw strength and calculations. It is a
LONG URL and may not work for you, but you can find it by googling as
well. Google "wood mechanical fasteners".