Framing nail size ?
#1
05-09-17, 05:29 PM
Framing nail size ?
Hi All, what is the consensus of opinion for nail length when nailing 2X4 studs with an air nailer?
Geo
Geo
#2
05-09-17, 07:25 PM
Member
Don't know about consensus but here's what I do. No red tags yet....
For toe nailing, 3-8d (2 1/2 inch) or 2- 16d (3 1/2 inch).
For through nailing (top plate to studs) 2-16d
For things like nailing headers together or corner studs, you can use 10d, but I usually just use 16d rather than keep changing nails.
I generally do use 8d for toenailing studs as they are less likely to split the stud. 2 on one side and one on the other.
For toe nailing, 3-8d (2 1/2 inch) or 2- 16d (3 1/2 inch).
For through nailing (top plate to studs) 2-16d
For things like nailing headers together or corner studs, you can use 10d, but I usually just use 16d rather than keep changing nails.
I generally do use 8d for toenailing studs as they are less likely to split the stud. 2 on one side and one on the other.
#3
05-09-17, 07:26 PM
Group Moderator
#5
05-10-17, 08:16 AM
Yes, check local requirements. In NJ when I was building there years ago it was 5 visible nails (8d) in each end. They didn't accept end nails because they couldn't check them.
Bud
Bud
