I wonder how much cost the added labor would bring to a typical SFR.....Yes and no,Screws, not sized per IRC butSimpson SDWS Framing screws are designed and load-rated for replacing 16d, 10d and 8d nails in framing applications. The SDWS Framing screw is 0.160" in diameter and superior to nails in holding power and pull-out resistance. It is code listed under IAPMO UES ER-192 and meets the IRC and IBC code requirements for several common wood framing applications.Strong-Drive® SDWS™ FRAMING Screw
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That's assuming they never have to take any framing apart? Some pros may be perfect and not have to disassemble any framing, but I usually do.I wonder how much cost the added labor would bring to a typical SFR.....
I think the labor difference is where the real money is.Here is the real question?
Cost: Nail Gun vs Screw Gun?
I venture the nail gun has a distinct advantage....
That was not the Question asked, so it is not the "REAL" question, it is your question.Here is the real question?
Cost: Nail Gun vs Screw Gun?
I venture the nail gun has a distinct advantage....