Appealing to the LB collective knowledge, I hope we have some builders on here?

I've got a stud walling project to do. 26 linear meters. It was recommended that I hire a Paslode 'first fix' nail gun which I have done (well, reserved it anyway) but the next question was 'which nails do I need'.

I'm using 3x2 to build the frame and am going to clad with 6mm plywood then fireboard. The plywood is to try to give the walls the impression of being more solid.

So the question is what nails should I ask for?

Chris

3.1 x 90 normally but do check which gun you have hired, i.e. im350 or im90.

Don't be tempted to buy the really cheap packs on Ebay you will only regret it.

Roger

Thanks Roger.

It's an IM350 gun.

Is that the same as '31/90'? Do I want 'galv' or 'ring galv'?

Point taken about the eBay packs. I'm using their listings to get a guide for the sizes but I'll buy the nails from the place I get the gun from.

Chris

Ring Galv. - the rings grip the timber better and they don't creak if the floor moves.

26 linear meters sounds like a new workshop

When mine was done the building company screwed it all together as they reconned it was stronger than nailing. Certainly is pretty rigid.

Thanks for all the input guys.

I did the sums again and realised it's 34m, not 26. Good job I double checked!

Chris

Hi
we have been doing partitioning for nearly
30 years we always screw the ply on with a few screws
Just enough to hold them in position then the fireline boards
with 42mm drywalls square or tapered edge depending on
finish required.
Good luck

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René

[Edited on 7/1/13 by renetom]

It's best to screw fix the plasterboard. There are special screws for this and you will avoid 'nail popping' which is where nails work themselves out of the wood and cause the plaster that's covering the screws to 'pop off'. Also if you are looking for the ply to provide a fixing for shelves etc you probably need to use a thicker ply or reduce the stud centres. British Gypsum has an excellent website with instructions on how to install a timber stud wall. The Sitebook gives specific information and a section on stud wall can be found at: www.british-gypsum.com/literature/site book
As a final thought Fire line board is pretty strong and robust. If you you require from the ply is robustness then I think you could omit this. If you're really concerned about strength then you could look to use Fermacell, which is a gypsum fibreboard is very strong and takes a screw fixing.