Recent content by giggadygoo

C24, sorry. Kiln dried and dipped. Pic here:

...and CE on the side. No pics sorry.

Yes, C16 marked.

Good or bad, it's too late to start again! I think that my choice is now massive pilots, or switching to screws or wire nails.

C4 carcassing timber

No, all along the joist

It seems to be happening all along all the joists so far. It should be good quality 5x2. From a reputable independent trade place.

I could use a longer drill bit but if I go over 3mm, the pilot will be wider than the flat side of the nail...

No worries! Along the grain of the floor board (which means across the grain of the splitting joist)

Sounds like a play!!

The nail is already blunt! See the image... The nail is tapered so not sure where I would measure it from

Hi all, I am now having a BIG PROBLEM with the nails! They are going in to the boards nicely but are spiting the joists. Not sure it it is safe to continue as I don't want to weaken the whole floor. Should I pilot hole? I already tried with a 3mm bit and it still split. Perhaps I should...

Hi all, I am now having a BIG PROBLEM with the nails! They are going in to the boards nicely but are spiting the joists. Not sure it it is safe to continue as I don't want to weaken the whole floor. Should I pilot hole? I already tried with a 3mm bit and it still split. Perhaps I should...

Thanks to all for your input. I have just ordered 3kg of 100mm cut clasp nails. £24 all in so pretty happy. I am sure it will be fine! Thanks guys.

Hmmm