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I am paneling my basement walls. What nail can I use to anchor furring strips to a concrete block wall?
Masonry nails can do this...
Should I use a galvanized nail?
Galvanized nails resist rust, and you should use them whenever you are building a project that will be exposed to the elements. Aluminum nails are...
How long of a nail should I use?
If the board you are fastening to another is not going to bear weight, it should be a half inch longer than the board is thick. If it is going to...
Should I use a finishing nail?
These are mostly for interior work when you would countersink the head and cover the nail...
What is the difference between a common nail and a smooth box nail?
The common nail is thicker even though they have the same...
What is the advantage of a cement coated nail?
Friction heat from driving the nail softens the cement coating and causes the nail to adhere to wood more...
What kind of anchor should I use to attach machinery to a concrete floor?
Use a heavy expansion anchor such as a sleeve or wedge...
What kind of anchor should I use if I’m attaching conduit to a foundation wall?
Use either hammer anchors or a concrete/masonry...
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