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screws - axial load nails - less axial load with shear stress nails are made of a more pliable metal, whereas screws are more brittle. the real "long-term" fa

screws - axial load nails - less axial load with shear stress nails are made of a more pliable metal, whereas screws are more brittle. the real "long-term" fastener, in my opinion, would be bolts; but I don't see anyone using those to frame a house.

bombcar 3y ago
Timber framed houses often use through bolts, as do decks. Modern houses have bolts in them but they’re hidden