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Why are the nails coming out of my ceiling?
When nail-pops show up on the ceiling of the floor just beneath the attic and near a wall intersection, the culprit is a phenomenon known as truss-uplift or a variation of it. The framing is flexing and the drywall in those areas where the nails are popping can’t — hence the popping.
How do you fix nails that come through the ceiling?
In This Article
- Introduction.
- Gather your materials.
- Drive new drywall screws a couple of inches on either side of the nail pop.
- Drive a new nail immediately adjacent to the popped nail using the hammer and nail set.
- Apply a coat of compound over the new fasteners and the old nail.
- Sand the patch.
Is it OK to use screws instead of nails for framing?
Nails are often preferred for structural joining, including framing walls, because they are more flexible under pressure, whereas screws can snap. Brad and finishing nails are great for detail work like securing molding, door jambs, and baseboards.
Which is better nails or screws?
When deciding between nails and screws, keep in mind that nails are less brittle, so they provide greater shear strength. Screws, on the other hand, may not be as forgiving, but their threaded shafts hold better in wood and draw boards together much more tightly and they have greater tensile strength.
When should I be concerned about nail pops?
One or Two Nail Pops When you’re first starting to see nail pops, that’s when you should get in contact with someone. That’s because this could portend a deeper issue, or it could just be a cosmetic problem. It’s true that sometimes, nail pops are only cosmetic.
What causes nail pops in new construction?
There are a few causes for nail pops in new construction. They include normal drying of wood and house settling, improper ceiling drywall attachment, and more serious structural issues. The normal drying and settling of your home is by far the most common reason for nail pops.
What causes shingles nail pops?
When the temperature changes, expansion and contraction can cause the nails to pop up and lift the shingles. You should also make sure your roof is adequately ventilated. Other causes of nail pops can be that the shingles were not nailed tightly when the roof was installed.
What does the D mean in nails?
penny
The “d” stands for penny, so 8d refers to an 8-penny nail, 16d to a 16-penny nail and so on. It’s a way to indicate nail length, as you can see in the table below. Others say that the number and the “d” indicate that one 16d (3-1/2 inch) hand-forged nail cost 16 pennies.