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   Guest_ | May 16, 1999 05:24pm | #5

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   In your opinion, what are the best nails to hold 3/4" T&G plywood interior subfloor to the 2x10 joists? I always assumed that ringshank were the best, but reciently I read that smooth were better (in Gene L's book). My primary concern is preventing squeaks, and secondary concern is nail pops.

   OK now, I know someone will chime in and say "screw it!" , but I don't know of any screws that will fit in my framer's Sencos!

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   Guest_ | May 15, 1999 06:20am | #1

   *Well here is the dreaded chime. Screew it if you want the best fastner. If you must nail, use a good bead of const. adhesive, and use good glue coated nails set to a depth just below flush. I've used clip and full head nails, screew shanks and slicks all without call backs. My nailers drive the slicks to a more consistant depth though.

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   Guest_ | May 15, 1999 07:25am | #2

   *Here in So. Cal. we use a 10d short also called a 10d plywood nail. It has the gauge of a 10d but is not as long. All the strength in the nails is in shear. A longer nail will "pop" more easily in wet lumber than a shorter one. Use glue to prevent squeeks.

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   Guest_ | May 15, 1999 09:44am | #3

   *...and hand nail it if you want a nice job. I think hand driven ring shanks are the best (not fastest). - yb

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   Deemark | May 16, 1999 05:32am | #4

   *Matt, I've always felt that ring shanks work best to eliminate nail popping, and a good adhesive between the sheathing and joists should eliminate any concern for squeeks.

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   Guest_ | May 16, 1999 05:24pm | #6

   *Thanks all for your thoughts.MG