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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
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? thanks |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
On Jul 11, 9:57*am, "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? thanks Use treated TORX head deck screws made for treated lumber. Install with an impact driver. Use for the entire assembly. If you don't have an impact driver, rent one. After very brief use, you'll have a strong urge to buy your own. Joe |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
on 7/11/2009 10:57 AM (ET) sluggo wrote the following:
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? thanks I prefer screws for all outside construction. They hold better than nails. -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY In the original Orange County. Est. 1683 To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
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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. |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
"HeyBub" wrote in message m... 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. Just use the proper screws. For some reason (cheap and easy) people think drywall screws are the answer to every dream of holding things together. They are brittle and prone to break under stress. If you have questions. www.mcfeelys.com has many answers as to types and uses. |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:57:27 GMT, "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? thanks Deck screws. |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
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... On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:57:27 GMT, "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? thanks Deck screws. Do I need to pre-drill for screwing into 2x? |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
"sluggo" wrote in message news:q3a6m.34726$Db2.27031@edtnps83... "Phisherman" wrote in message ... On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:57:27 GMT, "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? thanks Deck screws. Do I need to pre-drill for screwing into 2x? I would. Only takes a few seconds and you get better results in thick wood. I'd use a countersink also. |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
On Jul 11, 8:45*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
Do I need to pre-drill for screwing into 2x? I would. *Only takes a few seconds and you get better results in thick wood. I'd use a countersink also. With the TORX head deck screws and an impact driver, predrilling only wastes time unless you are putting the fastener perilously close to an edge, say 1/2" or so. You can bury the screw in the wood as deep as you wish without a countersink. The screws have serrations on the taper below the head making countersinks unnecessary. Takes a bit of easy on the trigger to set them just flush at first. Some of the longer screws I use are high tensile 4 inchers, slim enough to avoid splits. There are even TORX head finishing screws at our local lumber yard. Great for fussy trim work where the usual hammer and nail set routine winds up looking messy. IMO, some impressive new products. Joe |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
On Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:24:54 GMT, "sluggo" wrote:
"Phisherman" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:57:27 GMT, "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? thanks Deck screws. Do I need to pre-drill for screwing into 2x? For pine or softwoods, no. But properly-sized pilot holes can offer some advantages. |
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screws or nails for exterior stairs?
What type of screws should be used attaching the hanger to ledger board?
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