which is better for attaching a 1/2" furring strip on wood stud? nailing it or screwing? thanks!
2007-08-07 11:09:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
NEVER nail furring strips. If for dome reason the nail fails not only will the furring strip come off, but so with the exterior surface attached to it. Nails do come loose. Use pilot holes if necessary, but I have never needed to.
I am a professional carpenter that builds sauna's and wine rooms. The question is what is your surface material, and is a furring strip really required? If so start 3" above the floor, then furring strip every 12" making sure that you have another no more than 3" from the ceiling.
2007-08-07 13:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Furring Strip
2016-10-07 08:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A product called Liquid Nails can be applied to the back of furring strips, using a caulking gun. Different grades available at Lowes, Home Depot or local hardware stores. Superior product.
2007-08-07 17:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by bblevins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to screw the strips on. The purpose for furring strips is to make a straight wall/ceiling, with screws you can back off the strip to make it possible to insert a wedge for straightening. If you are concerned about cracking the strips, use a pilot hole first. Cracking usually only occurs on the ends and a pilot hole will help to avoid this. It does take longer to use screws, but if it is quality work you are trying to do, this is the way.
2007-08-07 21:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nails.
Screws would likely crack the furring strips.
Use a nail gun to make quick work of installing the furring strips. Any rental center or Home Depot can rent you one.
I can lend you mine for a six pack of Coronas!!
2007-08-07 11:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screwing them on is (over kill ) I think, I have seen people use coated nails and you can hardly pull them out without pulling the head off the nail. I guess it's preference,maybe the next guy likes long staples. All said and done I would use coated nails that is just my preference.
2007-08-07 15:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nails.
2007-08-08 18:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only have to have them held on until you put up your paneling or ? whatever your doing.
I would use a nail gun with one inch "T" nails.
2007-08-07 22:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
liquid nails and regular nails s the best solution
2007-08-08 19:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an inch and a half finish nailer woud do the job well
2007-08-07 12:00:37 · answer #10 · answered by chris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋