Interior sheeting nails or screws

[509frank]

As the title says what is better nails or screws. I am going to use 7/16 osb on the walls and 1/4 osb om the ceiling. Wall studs are on 16 inch centers rafters are on 24 inch centers.

Walls and ceiling will be painted white with a roller.

Thanks in advance

Frank

 

[BoostAddiction]

Screws, without a doubt.

 

[Brian_B_]

Screws!!!!! I am building shelves (recycled packing crates) in my garage. All screws! I am using a Ryobi 18V 1/4" Cordless Hammer Drill (was a gift a few weeks ago). It works great! No way will the shelves come apart.

 

[BHM]

I live in a hurricane zone and uses screws to add structural strength. Really does not cost much more and if you have a good driver, does not take much longer. Plus you are less likely to smash your finger with a hammer.

1/4 OSB on 24" centers my be a little thin. You might have some sagging issues although I have never tried that combination.

 

[BD1]

Screws is what I use. Dewalt 18 volt impact quick chuck for 1/4'' hex bits
is my choice. You can even get a clutch hex end attachment.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RT7K4Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RT7K4Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[509frank]

I live in a hurricane zone and uses screws to add structural strength. Really does not cost much more and if you have a good driver, does not take much longer. Plus you are less likely to smash your finger with a hammer.

1/4 OSB on 24" centers my be a little thin. You might have some sagging issues although I have never tried that combination.

Im using 1/4 on the ceiling to cut down on cost. Is there an alternate that is fairly light and costs 7 bucks a sheet that wont sag?

 

[fury9]

drywall 5/8 costs about 7 bucks a sheet and won't sag

 

[IDASHO]

You guys are nuts.

My OSB gets 8P galvanized ring shank gun nails. Always.

By the time you finish screwing off one panel Ive already got the entire job done.

Just dont mis-position a panel. Ring shank nails do NOT come out easy

 

[03HD-F150]

I have the same dilemma... I figure ring shank nails in the nailer would be waaaay faster... but then I worry if I ever have to take a panel down, I'm screwed (no pun intended)

 

[NUTTSGT]

I used screws at one time. . . . . then I bought a framing nailer.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have the same dilemma... I figure ring shank nails in the nailer would be waaaay faster... but then I worry if I ever have to take a panel down, I'm screwed (no pun intended)

If theres a section, that you believe will have to come at a later date, like above the breaker panel, use screws on that sheet.

 

[Brian_B_]

Im using 1/4 on the ceiling to cut down on cost. Is there an alternate that is fairly light and costs 7 bucks a sheet that wont sag?

7/16 OSB is $7 around here.

 

[OldmanB]

Screws don't have half the sheer strength as nails. Nails will bend long before they break.

 

[5lima30]

For my OSB walls I used 8d nails on MOST of the sheets. I did use drywall screws around the panel box and a couple of places that I might have to access later. BTW, engineers correct me if I'm wrong, don't nails have more sheer strength than screws?

 

[ryaninmichigan]

Screws!!!!! I am building shelves (recycled packing crates) in my garage. All screws! I am using a Ryobi 18V 1/4" Cordless Hammer Drill (was a gift a few weeks ago). It works great! No way will the shelves come apart.

Thats not a hammer drill.

 

[maxspeed96ct]

Screws !

I also love my impact drill, i have a cheap HF one . It does the job .

Next B-day or christmass im going to ask for a nicer light weight one.

 

[kartracer23]

Does an impact work better for OSB than a standard? I've got both...just curious.

 

[JakeKohl]

The impact drill driver is nice because it's mostly torque-less ... which is a little safer if you're on a ladder and reaching to use it. It also has less tendency to slip on the screw head. Drawback is noise.

 

[Red05GT]

We did the walls of a garage recently and used our trim nailer with standard trim nails.
If you're painting white, fasteners will about disappear. With screws the paint will make
them stand out. The trim nailer was fast and probably cheaper than about any other
option for attachment. On the ceiling the 1/4" will definately sag over time. Pay a couple
of bucks more for the 7/16s. On the ceiling use the framing nailer with 6 or 8d nails.

 

[csp]

Screws don't have half the sheer strength as nails. Nails will bend long before they break.

That depends entirely on the type of screw being used, and he's hanging interior OSB, not framing. The shear argument really isn't applicable.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Is this where fire code walls and ceilings would come into requirements. If it's attached to the house you may run into problems with OSB instead of drywall. If it's detached you should still check with building inspector/insurance agent.

 

[ADaughen]

I got one of these as a thank you gift (plus a case of ~10,000 screws).

Senco Screw Gun:
http://www.acetoolonline.com/Senco-2P0001N-DS275-18v-Cordless-Screw-Driver-p/sen-2p0001n.htm

 

[n2ocamaro]

I am doing the exact same thing as the OP and I am using screws in case I ever need to remove a panel. I plan on using wood strips to cover the seems/screws (those will be applied using finish nails).

 

[pattenp]

Good point... The OP didn't say if it's attached or detached. In my locality if the detached garage is closer than 7 ft to the main dwelling it has to have drywall to meet fire code. The distance may be more now but that's what is was some years back.

Is this where fire code walls and ceilings would come into requirements. If it's attached to the house you may run into problems with OSB instead of drywall. If it's detached you should still check with building inspector/insurance agent.

 

[509frank]

Good point... The OP didn't say if it's attached or detached. In my locality if the detached garage is closer than 7 ft to the main dwelling it has to have drywall to meet fire code. The distance may be more now but that's what is was some years back.

The garage is detached. Where I am the township didn't even require a building permit since it is a detached building and it is under 1000 sq ft.

The building was built to code and my electrician will do everything to code.

I have decided to use the 7/16 osb on the ceiling also to avoid sagging. I considered drywall but I'm not into mudding and sanding.


Frank

 

[Outlawmws]

Screws don't have half the sheer strength as nails. Nails will bend long before they break.

That depends entirely on the type of screw being used, and he's hanging interior OSB, not framing. The shear argument really isn't applicable.

It also depends on the nail. Ring nails are generally hardened, and in my experience will usually break before bending, unlike framing nails...

I also vote screws. They might break but they won't pull out...

 

[wnstwolf]

I just finished painting a section of OSB that I installed with a sheet rock screw gun. The rock gun sets the screws in just a hair. Prior to paint I hit the seams and all the screw wholes with a dab of caulk then painted. Having them just a touch set and doing this pretty much made the seems and screw holes dissapear.. just my .02.
Of course a shank nail is quite flat and would most likely not need caul to make it dissapear so back to you

 

[64dragnwagon]

That depends entirely on the type of screw being used, and he's hanging interior OSB, not framing. The shear argument really isn't applicable.

True, drywall screws have a very low shear strength. Nailing is just so much faster. Nail most of it and use screws where you think you may have to remove a sheet.

 

[Brian_B_]

Thats not a hammer drill.

I stand corrected. Impact driver.


All I know is it works well. I have driven hundreds of screws the last few days with it (most 3 1/2").

I used to use an 18V dewalt drill. This is sooo much better.

 

[oilslick]

I have a 16 gauge stapler just itchin to put up some sheeting

 

[ryaninmichigan]

I stand corrected. Impact driver.


All I know is it works well. I have driven hundreds of screws the last few days with it (most 3 1/2").

I used to use an 18V dewalt drill. This is sooo much better.

Impact drivers are the cats *** for driving screws

 

[NUTTSGT]

Impact drivers are the cats *** for driving screws

I, like many others, would agree with you.

 

[csp]

I was pissed that my 14.4V Dewalt drill/driver began to give me problems in the middle of building our house. Those feelings went away as soon as I used the 18v impact driver that replaced it.

 

[DCarr]

w/o a doubt Screws. Get a hold of a drywall screw gun and it will go up faster than you could imagine.

I put all my panels up with a couple of screws in each one and then went back and put a screw every 4"-6".

 

[DCarr]

I have decided to use the 7/16 osb on the ceiling also to avoid sagging. I considered drywall but I'm not into mudding and sanding.


Frank

Did you consider metal siding for the ceiling ? Maintanence free and pre painted.

 

[cderalow]

impact drivers are the **** for doing anything that requires screws.

ages faster than a traditional drill, and they very rarely cam out.

 

[Falcon67]

Screws, and not drywall screws. I used coated 1 5/8" coarse thread decking screws. OSB will pop the heads off drywall screws and the fine thread drywall screws will strip out of the substrate when the heads hit the hard surface of the OSB.

 

[camarotoolman]

If you go with screws, get a screw gun like dry wallers use, way faster then a drill/driver. Also it stops when the screw head is just under the surface. If using nails get air nailer. 6 or 8 penny nails. 1/4" board will sag over time on 24" center trusses, I would used 1/2for all. why not metal siding or vinyl soffet on the ceiling? (no painting) That was covered here a few weeks ago.

 

[Justanoldguy]

You guys are nuts.

My OSB gets 8P galvanized ring shank gun nails. Always.

By the time you finish screwing off one panel Ive already got the entire job done.

Just dont mis-position a panel. Ring shank nails do NOT come out easy

What's the hurry??

 

[Justanoldguy]

Screws don't have half the sheer strength as nails. Nails will bend long before they break.

What's your point.
It is only interior wall lining you are putting on.
Not building the empire building.