Temmy Joined 20 Sep 2010 Messages 95 Reaction score 1 Location Cambridge Country 26 Jul 2024 #1 Hello, I need to create a batten fence / screen. Posts are 100mm x 100mm and the battens are 25mm thick. Would you recommend for fixing? Would you go nail gun or screws? Last edited: 26 Jul 2024
Hello, I need to create a batten fence / screen. Posts are 100mm x 100mm and the battens are 25mm thick. Would you recommend for fixing? Would you go nail gun or screws?
Wayners Joined 24 Oct 2020 Messages 2,836 Reaction score 960 Country 26 Jul 2024 #2 Use a hammer and nails that will be knocked in on at a slight angle. Won't pull out. You can screw if you want but nails don't show so much as screws. I start hole with 2 or 3mm drill. Stops nail splitting wood and will start it at an angle
Use a hammer and nails that will be knocked in on at a slight angle. Won't pull out. You can screw if you want but nails don't show so much as screws. I start hole with 2 or 3mm drill. Stops nail splitting wood and will start it at an angle