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Putting Up Fence Panels - With Screws ?
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Need to get some fence panels put up on a budget so thinking of roping the boyfriend in & doing it ourselves. He says I need an electric screwdriver. When I asked why, he says his brother (who's a carpenter), uses screws rather than nails. Is this usual now ? I can't see the struts would take a screw, let alone one long enough.
Need to get some fence panels put up on a budget so thinking of roping the boyfriend in & doing it ourselves. He says I need an electric screwdriver. When I asked why, he says his brother (who's a carpenter), uses screws rather than nails. Is this usual now ? I can't see the struts would take a screw, let alone one long enough.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.You might wish to consider the galvanized decking screws. These are coated (meaning they won't rust) and are relatively inexpensive (at least here in the U.S.), but of course, more than nails.
If you elect to go with the decking screws, you'll want the "torx" head since they don't strip out and ruin so many of your screws. Seen here: Amazon.com User Recommendation ... Additionally, you will need a power screwdriver, but gee... almost all my friends have one or two... meaning you should be able to borrow one easily. If you invest in one, consider nothing less than 18V... such as one of these: http:// www.bin g.com/s hopping /search ?q=18V+ power+s crewdri vers&am p;qpvt= 18V+pow er+scre wdriver s&F ORM=HUR E
Be sure to get the spare battery and charger kit...
If you elect to go with the decking screws, you'll want the "torx" head since they don't strip out and ruin so many of your screws. Seen here: Amazon.com User Recommendation ... Additionally, you will need a power screwdriver, but gee... almost all my friends have one or two... meaning you should be able to borrow one easily. If you invest in one, consider nothing less than 18V... such as one of these: http://
Be sure to get the spare battery and charger kit...
If you're not too experienced, CW, then maybe use these............
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You'll need only 23-30mm galvanised nails (or screws).
It's much easier than trying to whack longer nails in through the panels. The posts probably won't take a lot of heavy bashing. They'll keep moving around unless they're substantial concreted-in posts.
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You'll need only 23-30mm galvanised nails (or screws).
It's much easier than trying to whack longer nails in through the panels. The posts probably won't take a lot of heavy bashing. They'll keep moving around unless they're substantial concreted-in posts.
Whoever thought putting up some fence could get so complicated ! LOL
I've always used nails and rarely had a panel come down with wind, maybe twice. The posts are solid, and I've never blunted the nails 1st - that's a bit too much - so am erring on the side of screws. The lad who's helping me is a carpenter by trade so I'll ask him what he thinks. Mind you, doubt he's put fencing up before !
Thanks for all the advice though - just love this site for all the help out there :)
I've always used nails and rarely had a panel come down with wind, maybe twice. The posts are solid, and I've never blunted the nails 1st - that's a bit too much - so am erring on the side of screws. The lad who's helping me is a carpenter by trade so I'll ask him what he thinks. Mind you, doubt he's put fencing up before !
Thanks for all the advice though - just love this site for all the help out there :)
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