How to build a pergola: Back yard landscape, design, and woodworking
If you’ve got big backyard landscaping ideas, then you need to know how to build a pergola—that rocks. This pergola is a one-of-a-kinder with a multi-use space …
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September 25, 2019 @ 6:01 am
You could also bang on that bench !
September 25, 2019 @ 6:01 am
Hey Grant, I like to nail the rafters to the girder. One toe-nail on each side of the rafter, pop-pop. Fast and solid. Purlins-to-rafters too. The connection is quick and not going anywhere. I have screwed them and it works great. But it's slower. On the other hand, it's 100% faster if you don't have a framing nailer. For screwing rafters, I pre-drill and countersink a pilot holes on each side of the rafter. If you're building up posts like we do, screws are definitely the way to go. And for girder-to-post connection, slam in some big ole honkin' structural screws (not lags). These hold so tight they're like welding the wood together. Hope this helps. Let us know and thanks. — Mark
September 25, 2019 @ 6:01 am
When should I nail vs screw? Seen you guys using both.