Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Apr 07, 2010 11:17 pm .. “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: How many nails? 2Apr 08, 2010 8:45 am depends on if any of the frame is pre fabricated or not. usually one box of 1000 is enough though. "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay Re: How many nails? 4Apr 08, 2010 1:17 pm The fraim is pre fab. 1 box of 1000 seems a bit light to me. They are not that expencive. You cant have too many nails can you? KW......... “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: How many nails? 6Apr 08, 2010 2:08 pm King willy The fraim is pre fab. 1 box of 1000 seems a bit light to me. They are not that expencive. You cant have too many nails can you? KW......... I dont know *shrugs* But Id rather them do it right and use one box then use 5 boxes and just put random nails everywhere Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: How many nails? 7Apr 09, 2010 1:40 am we brought 4 boxes just to be safe only used 1 box so buy 2 boxes just to be safe but its amazing how few you really need all things considered. also dont nail between doorway and closet entrences as these woods are cut out later on and those nails hate coming back out grrrrrr but im sure you arent as dumb as us lol stay safe happy building Re: How many nails? 8Apr 09, 2010 9:56 am In a pre fab house a chippy would use under 1000. In a conventionally framed house however, different story. work on an average of 9 per lineal meter of wall. Size of the home is really irrelevant. That said, most houses these days aren't overly complex and still tend to be open plan. In conjunction with nail plates, 1000 is generally enough. "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay I would never build with Fowler homes. I built with them in 2021 and till date maintenance issues are pending. All their existing trades and businesses don't work with… 14 105609 They already have two well known ones (HIA & MBA) that many new home buyers mistakenly think are regulatory bodies that Joe Public can complain to. 6 18030 |