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.
www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf2001/ramme01c.pdf will give you the PDF
on wood: mechanical fasteners.
www.awc.org/pdf/ndscom97.pdf will find you my first reference to "Part
XI: Wood Screws" in secion XI. All you ever wanted to know about wood
screws (particularly in construction) from the American Forest and
Paper Association.