It depends on the actual application. In most cases the extra number of 10D's may not be effective at a tight spacing, so using extra 10D's does not get the same strength as the 16D's.
Do you mean like joist hangers? I plan on nailing the rim joist (2x10) if you will, to the existing 2x4 studs on 16" centers. Then using joist hangers for the (future) floor joists.
Hello,
I have a friend that moved and disassembled her wall unit which she bought approx. 15 - 20 years ago in Italy. She has lost about 4 pieces which connect the unit. I drew a picture of it and attached it. I hope you can view it. Can anyone please let me know where I can get four of these pieces. I'm located in Canada.
Thanks in advance,
Icando.
I'm installing 1/4" underlayment in my bathroom. The book I have shows to screw the sheets down, and screw the screws in until they're just below the surface (so I can level it and have a smooth surface for my new flooring).
The problem is that the screws will screw TO the surface, but then they just spin in place. I can't get them to go in tight enough to pull the heads below the surface of the underlayment. I'm using 2 1/2" screws... I was using shorter screws, and thought the longer would do the trick. I was wrong about that.
A guy at the hardware store said to locate the joists and screw into those, but I need to put screws every 6" around the edge of each sheet and across the area of the underlayment every 8"... I doubt the joists will help me with those spots.