Help!

[Cleveland1981]

Ive a small span ceiling around 3.5m. The joists are nailed to the bearers on installation, but as I was installing a 350l hot water cylinder above, I was advised to install joist hangers for extra protection. Problem is I've used gold screws instead of 40mm twist nails, which I now understand is a big no-no. Can I simply remove the screws and nail in the twist nails?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks



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[theprinceofdarkness]

Which gold screws did you use and why are they a no-no? In general screws are a much more secure fitting the nails but they are more expensive and slower to put in so builders do not tend to use them. Seen the speed of a nail gun?
Frank

 

[^woody^]

Why is using screws a big no-no?

 

[Cleveland1981]

4.5 x 50's I think. I've been reading and apparently screws give a better holding strength but nails give you the sheer strength? Everything has been fitted and seems secure, just got a little paranoia! Was thinking of removing the screws and replacing with 40mm twist nails?

 

[Cleveland1981]

Woody
Just by looking at the worst encyclopaedia.... Google!

 

[^woody^]

Screws are fine. There is no practical difference on performance between 10 screws and 10 nails in a joist hanger.

 

[Cleveland1981]

Thanks for your help woody & Frank

 

[footprints]

I always screw rather than bang!
It will be fine.