A Mike Holmes question

08-06-2012, 08:01 AM	#1
Joe Tilghman Member   Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 67	A Mike Holmes question I notice that in just about every episode when Mike's crew does a reconstruction they use screws instead of say a nail gun. Does anyone have any ideas why, is it code in Canada?

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08-06-2012, 08:23 AM	#2
hand drive AHH, SPANS!!!   Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Durham NC Posts: 1,194	A Mike Holmes question napa, negative air pressure attitude .. not air pressure approved Last edited by hand drive; 08-06-2012 at 08:48 AM.

08-06-2012, 08:27 AM	#3
bbo Member   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Packerland !! Posts: 660	A Mike Holmes question never noticed that. perhaps they have no worries about shear strength in CA ?

08-06-2012, 08:33 AM	#4
Joe Tilghman Member   Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 67	A Mike Holmes question Yes they use what looks like decking screws an episode I saw this weekend the even screwed plywood to a roof and they use screws for joining framing members.

08-06-2012, 08:59 AM	#5
Joe Carola Framing Contractor   Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 1,755	A Mike Holmes question Quote: Originally Posted by Joe Tilghman Yes they use what looks like decking screws an episode I saw this weekend the even screwed plywood to a roof and they use screws for joining framing members. That's because they're all nuts. __________________ Joe Carola

08-06-2012, 11:01 AM	#6
mae-ling Member   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,955	A Mike Holmes question Sometimes in reno work screws are easier, needed. But his love for them is over the top. Any inspector I had would pass them, but I never ever used them all the time.

08-06-2012, 11:02 AM	#7
mae-ling Member   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,955	A Mike Holmes question I wonder is is to show off the Logo on the tool? Advertising!

08-06-2012, 11:57 AM	#8
md2lgyk Member   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WV Posts: 2,091	A Mike Holmes question I suspect it is a code requirement there. Why else would he use exclusively use something so more expensive than nails??

08-06-2012, 12:20 PM	#9
Joe Carola Framing Contractor   Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 1,755	A Mike Holmes question Quote: Originally Posted by md2lgyk I suspect it is a code requirement there. Why else would he use exclusively use something so more expensive than nails?? No way is it code requirement anywhere for using screws when framing. Onlly screwing we do is on the decking and that's not code. __________________ Joe Carola

08-06-2012, 12:31 PM	#10
dvdswan Newbie     Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 11	A Mike Holmes question I think its his philosophy, "do it right the 1st time". he likes to do things better so they last longer too. that would be my guess, if you have a squeaky floor because nails have come loose, you screw it down. just my .02.

08-06-2012, 12:31 PM	#11
hvac benny Member   Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 547	A Mike Holmes question It's so the camera men don't trip over the air hoses; cameras are expensive!

08-06-2012, 01:29 PM	#12
Joe Carola Framing Contractor   Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 1,755	A Mike Holmes question Quote: Originally Posted by dvdswan I think its his philosophy, "do it right the 1st time". he likes to do things better so they last longer too. that would be my guess, if you have a squeaky floor because nails have come loose, you screw it down. just my .02. Using nails is the right way to do it when framing. Who says using screws is the right way and lasts longer....Mike Holmes? Yes screwing decks down is a better job ...but not for framing. __________________ Joe Carola

08-06-2012, 02:23 PM	#13
kwikfishron Moderator     Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas/Oregon Coast Posts: 4,496	A Mike Holmes question Quote: Originally Posted by dvdswan if you have a squeaky floor because nails have come loose, you screw it down. Not an issue as long as you didn't forget the "glue". __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Especially In The DIY Chatroom -NEW MEMBERS- Please include your basic location in your profile. Some of the answers given are specific to a Region or State.

08-06-2012, 02:24 PM	#14
dvdswan Newbie     Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 11	A Mike Holmes question Quote: Originally Posted by Joe Carola Using nails is the right way to do it when framing. Who says using screws is the right way and lasts longer....Mike Holmes? Yes screwing decks down is a better job ...but not for framing. well I am by no means an expert in construction, did it 20 yrs ago to get through school. I would think a screw would hold better, but what do I know. lol and Joe, I would guess from your knowledge you have done this a few yrs so you certainly know better than I do.

08-06-2012, 03:00 PM	#15
bbo Member   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Packerland !! Posts: 660	A Mike Holmes question when framing, i suspect shear strength is more important than tensile strength. hard to pull a nail out when you have a roof or truss + gravity bearing down. I wonder if mh screws shingles on?