best fastener for wood pergola
#1
04-16-08, 06:58 AM
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best fastener for wood pergola
Hello, I am planning on building a cedar pergola in my backyard. What is the best fastener to use for this project? The posts will be 6" x 6" x 12' and I'll be using 2" x 6" and 2" x 4" for beams. I am thinking about using either bolts with washers and nuts, or easier would be self tapping screws. I am thinking galvanized is called for here to stand up to the weather.
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#2
04-16-08, 10:38 AM
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It will be pricey but considering the cost of the material (cedar) I would probably go with stainless steel.
Galvanized coatings on fasteners will eventually bleed through and stain the cedar.
If your local hardware store can't get what you need, try a boat yard - they deal with stainless fittings all the time.
Galvanized coatings on fasteners will eventually bleed through and stain the cedar.
If your local hardware store can't get what you need, try a boat yard - they deal with stainless fittings all the time.
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04-16-08, 08:06 PM
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I agree with George, stainless will be your best bet. Use either square drive or torx drive to eliminate skipping and stripping of the head. I have a guy on ebay that I get mine from. Not cheap, but cheaper than retail.
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