2006-12-04 14:22:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It depends on what you are using them on. But I would use screws...
2006-12-04 14:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by trailrider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A screw will generally hold longer. What holds things in place is friction. When two substances touch, friction is created where they are in contact. Because a nail or screw compresses things around it and fits so tightly into a very small place, a great deal of friction is in play. The more surface area that is in contact, the more friction there is and the less likely something is to move. A screw has a twisty edge all around it, which creates more surface area, thus more friction, thus better sticking power.
2006-12-04 22:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mainly depends on the length of the nail or screw and the material it is put Into. All things the same, say, a peice of wood, and if the nail and screw were the same length, I would go with the screw. The coice might be made by what tool do you have that is the most handy, a screwdriver or cordless drill or a hammer? ... and which you are better at using!
2006-12-04 22:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by Zippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation. Screws are more likely to snap, so I know there are certain situations, (okay I watch a lot of HGTV) like certain parts of decks, where the screw/nail would be horizontal with pressure coming down on it and it would be more likely to snap. Where as there in different situations, where pressure is being applied in a different direction, it could cause nails to pull out. Okay, that wasn't much help. I guess I know the concept in my head, just not expressing it well in writing.
2006-12-04 22:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by lilly g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screws.
2006-12-04 22:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screws, without a doubt.
2006-12-04 22:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by the_one_and_only_bax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless the screw is made of a material that will decay quicker, the screw will hold much longer and more securely.
2006-12-04 22:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
screw will because you have to turn to get them in and they grip a lot better then Nial witch has no groping point or very little griping
2006-12-04 22:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screws, no doubt...
2006-12-04 22:36:54 · answer #9 · answered by blacktrain11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋