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    • CommentAuthorEd Davies
    • CommentTimeAug 30th 2012
     
    Not to off-topicate the Oak tools thread (http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/forum114/comments.php?DiscussionID=9475) but are there any limitations on the materials of fixings for woods other than oak when used internally?

    I know you should only use stainless for things like Western Red Cedar cladding but do those limitations only apply when outdoors/potentially wet?
    • CommentAuthorowlman
    • CommentTimeAug 31st 2012
     
    Posted By: Ed Davies...........but are there any limitations on the materials of fixings for woods other than oak when used internally?

    If there are Ed; then there are hundreds of thousands of places with problems. I wouldn't worry too much. I've renovated many old places with old nails and screws that are still perfectly intact after decades. The market is flooded with unbranded coated and passivated fixings, I just choose good quality branded ones for peace of mind.
    • CommentAuthorHairlocks
    • CommentTimeAug 31st 2012
     
    That thread about Oak is talking about outside. I don't think there would be any problem inside. The only thing I have come across so far was my uderfloor heating. The kit provided screws, but the instructions stated the heat plates could be stapled instead, but insisted on stainless steel ones. Not sure I agree with the stainless steel need but used them anyway as I could buy them easily enough. I didn't think they provided enough screws, so when overboard witht eh staples to ensure a good contact with the heat plates and plywood floor.
    • CommentAuthorTimber
    • CommentTimeAug 31st 2012
     
    As far as I am aware, if no wetting of the timber, the tannins and other things in the wood stay put, so there is no issue with corrosion of fixings.

    Softwood is even less of an issue than things like Oak, so I would suggest that just use a fixing with a light galvanising and forget about it.
    • CommentAuthordjh
    • CommentTimeSep 2nd 2012
     
    Posted By: Hairlocksthe instructions stated the heat plates could be stapled instead, but insisted on stainless steel ones. Not sure I agree with the stainless steel need

    Wouldn't stainless make the problem worse? It's more cathodic so the aluminium would corrode faster (if there's any corrosion at all).

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