Used the wrong nails.

ndmeier

So I just discovered that I bought and used the wrong nails for framing the majority of my basement. I went to pick up more nails today, knowing I needed 16d nails and I thought they looked much bigger than the ones I had at home. I used 10d 3inch nails... 2 in the top plate and 2 in the bottom plate.

What do I do now? They are walls that are against the concrete. Will the walls be strong enough or should I add a nail or do entirely new nails in them which would suck. But I just was interested in the possibilities.

Also, I feel really stupid already because I knew what to buy but some how bought the wrong thing, probably because they are labeled exterior framing nails and I switched boxes...

framer52

10d's are used in most new construction today. you will be fine, stop worrying.

joecaption

8d and 10d is about all I ever use.

ndmeier

Awesome, so there shouldnt be any problems with inspections or anything like that? You guys are my heros. Felt like a complete ass for about an hour when I brought those other nails home.

ben's plumbing

10d thats ok it won't hurt a thing....as mentioned used by alot today...

framer52

Do you expect the inspectors to pull a nail to look at it??

joecaption

Only nails I've ever had them look at is hanger nails. Some inspectors look for a grade stamp on the nail.
They also look for nail count. Two nails in a stud will raise a red flag.

ndmeier

We I figured I could get away with it but those nails look like railroad spikes by comparison. But thanks everyone

ndmeier

Well I'm not sure how they could count anything since they aren't toenailled so I think ill be okay

Gary in WA

I hope the nails in the p.t. bottom plate are hot-dipped galvanized..... or a plastic vapor barrier under the slab at least.

Gary

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ndmeier

They are hot dipped galvanized, I did do that part right atleast! I did research on the right ones to use but just screwed myself at the store I don't know what I was doing/thinking.