Hitachi Ballistic Fasteners & Warmboard?
I am about to begin construction on a Lindal package home with Warmboard radiant subfloor over 110 series TJIs and a basement foundation and was wondering if Hitachi screw-nails offer any added benefit over standard gun nails and whether or not anyone has had experience nailing the aluminum clad Warmboard panels with standard nails. I will be using a construction adhesive – not sure on what exact brand – with either nail system but I wondered if the screw nails might allow a person to tighten up any segments that develop squeaks or loosen during construction and prior to final floor installation. thanks
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I have always used the screw shank galv framers here on the coast. I belive the nail that you are refering to are the ones with the phillips or square drive in the head my bldg supply rep gave me a box to try. I shot some through advantech into 2x and tjis and they wouldnt tighten well and the holding power when pryed apart wasnt as good as the regular screw shank. This was my opinion 2yrs ago maybe they have changed them. But my muro screw gun with colated screws is awesome!!!.