screw my roof!!

[loveoldtrux]

More pix coming soon. Need to start planning how to fasten the 3/4 plywood down to the rafters. For years, I've always 6d nails and a hammer.

Am considering the use of screws and a cordless screwdriver - should make it a lot stronger for the tornadoes that love to harrass the Rome area.

Any suggestions on the screws and where to get them?.....

Thanks...

[Rich]

If you're set on using screws check out http://www.mcfeelys.com/ and buy some square drive deck screws.
My personal opinion would be to use 10d-12d out of a framing nailer :)

[Dragon]

ring-shanked, even.

[loveoldtrux]

I love to overbuild, but isn't ring-shanked 12d a little much? I thought the screw idea was good....

Don't find many screws being used out on the internet...... how 'bout 8d sinkers and a hammer (and a lot of coffee)?...

[Dragon]

I love to overbuild, but isn't ring-shanked 12d a little much? Nope. 10D-12D ring-shanked is standard for roof decking on my jobs. Grab the Senco nailer and go using a 6 nail per rafter pattern.

I guess if you were really concerned about tornados you could also use a construction adhesive like F-26 or Liquid Nail.

Now thats overkill.

[loveoldtrux]

H'mmmm...and I WAS "looking" at liquid nails.....

Thanks for the feedback ---

[Tom R]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do! :D Works for Doyle!