Hi All, Want to build a vertical timber screen at home (merbau 42 x 19’s) Plan was to screw the battens to the joists. However, interested to know if the joists should be screwed or nailed to the posts? Interested in thought & opinions. Thanks
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A screw fixing is always better, less chance of movement
A screw fixing is always better, less chance of movement
Thanks Tim65, that was my expectation, I was concerned that rafter to post was meant to allow movement
Big screws or gal bolts! It's probably going to weigh a fair bit!
Thanks, good point about the weight. Thinking coach screws might do the trick! Plan is 3 horizontal joists, 2.4 m vertical battens, 4.8 m wide screen. Can’t wait to give this a crack
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Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity.
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You have no photo with your post. Best I can say is to remove an A&L flyscreen don't be afraid to distort the frame almost like a trapezium. It doesn't take a lot of…