Timeline for Collar Tie coming loose from rafter?
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| Mar 10, 2023 at 14:17 | comment | added | FreeMan | "nails have more shear strength" - very true unless you upgrade to the newer, much more expensive "structural screws" that are designed for this purpose and have the shear strength necessary. A couple of "regular" screws in addition to the nails is a great idea. Nails for shear, screws for clamping power. | |
| Mar 10, 2023 at 11:33 | comment | added | Ecnerwal | Insert some glue/construction adhesive, pound the nails back in, put a couple screws in from the other side. 3" will stick out the points and bite, 2-1/2" is fine. 2-3/4" if you can find them, but that's not a common size. Nails have more shear strength. | |
| Mar 10, 2023 at 4:23 | comment | added | erg0s4m | Thanks I updated the question title | |
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| S Mar 10, 2023 at 4:20 | history | answered | aquaticapetheory | CC BY-SA 4.0 |