And you thought you knew something about nails and screws!

   / And you thought you knew something about nails and screws! #21  
I'll likely use those nifty rafter screws if I build a new house. I'd love to be able to rent one of the tools for installing them: not sure what they're called.

It’s required by code to use those or a metal bracket to accomplish the same job just about everywhere now.
 
   / And you thought you knew something about nails and screws! #22  
These???
Simpson Strong Tie also makes good framing screws

No the ones specifically intended for anchoring trusses have a smaller head.
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   / And you thought you knew something about nails and screws! #23  
It’s required by code to use those or a metal bracket to accomplish the same job just about everywhere now.
Yeah, I don't think I'd ever think/want to just toe-nail (minimum of brackets- just makes sense). But...

I also figure I'll be utilizing energy trusses and longer sheathing sheets (one manufacturer calls them "Tall Wall" panels). I'd think it would/should be the only way to go for high wind locations:
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   / And you thought you knew something about nails and screws! #24  
Interesting videos, those deckmate screws were impressive. I'd like to see the nail pull test with the nails driven at a 30 degree angle and with the old hook trick where the first 1/2 inch or so of the nail is bent so the nail curves when driven into the wood.
 

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