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    Jun 22, 2005, 07:27 PM
    Concrete nail length
    I’m getting ready to frame my basement, and would like to know what length of concrete nail to use when attaching the bottom plate to the floor? I will be using 2x4’s and attaching them to the floor with a Hilti dx-350 nailer. I have some 2 ½ nails but wondered is the one inch of nail that would come through the board would be enough. Also, should I pre-drill pilot holes?

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    Jun 23, 2005, 04:24 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by frohme
    I’m getting ready to frame my basement, and would like to know what length of concrete nail to use when attaching the bottom plate to the floor? I will be using 2x4’s and attaching them to the floor with a Hilti dx-350 nailer. I have some 2 ½ nails but wondered is the one inch of nail that would come through the board would be enough. Also, should I pre-drill pilot holes?

    Thanks
    ... for a solid connection into the slab. An equivalent to a #16 nail (3 1/2") would be called for. If this is a non-bearing wall it would be wise to anchor with bolts... a bearing wall could get by with the nails only.
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