Titus 2 Homemakers
The Barn and Fields => Gardening => : 4kidsmom September 19, 2014, 06:46:46 PM
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I'm not quite sure if this is the right place as this is a building/yard question but gardening is as close as I can find on the boards for an appropriate topic. :)
I need to fix one of my fences. The boards are nailed in and they are popping loose. I am considering using screws instead of just nailing them back in. Just before we bought the house (7 years ago), one side of the backyard was re-fenced and the boards were screwed in. They still look great. So I think screws will help with my problem fence.
Is there a specific screw for fencing? This fence is wood. I am not sure what kind of wood it is but I assume it's whatever wood is available at the local home improvement stores. Should I use galvanized screws or other screws labeled for outdoor use? Is there a specific length recommended for fencing? Any other advice?
thanks!
Merilee
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Merilee,
I would go to Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards, etc, and look for deck screws. They are meant to be outside and are very tough screws. Just measure how thick the 2 pieces of wood are that you need to screw into. You don't want a screw longer that the 2 pieces of wood together because the point of the screw will stick out on the back side and they are very sharp. Our deck screws are gold colored with a square head instead of a Philips head. The little square bit that fits into your cordless drill are not real expensive. You are a lot less likely to strip the square heads verses the Philips heads. I hope this helps. We use screws for almost everything we build. ;D
Blessings,
Winona
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Merilee, I asked my husband about this and he said just make sure the screws are not longer than the thickness of the wood and to use galvanized.
Winona gave great advice! :)