Originally Posted by FireIsHot
i would use square drive stainless steel screws. They've lasted forever here, but are a tad expensive. If you go that way, then use an impact gun, not a screwdriver. No clue why, but the screwdrivers can snap the screw in half, but the impact gun won't.

I'll give esshup credit for introducing them to me.

Thanks FIH! I only use stainless hardware now on decks and piers. I've had instances where the coated deck screws have rusted through in 11 years in an out of the water deck. I'd hate to think how fast they would corrode under water.

I have gone away from using nails for almost any construction project.

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