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   MarkH | Sep 17, 2011 08:20pm | #1

   They are both equal in strength to hold up the plywood.  I think nails are better for appearance myself.  2" or 2 1/2" screws or nails are sufficient.  Make sure they are weather resistant because moisture will condense on the heads.  I'd probably use siding nails, ring shank or spiral shank.

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   xxPaulCPxx | Sep 17, 2011 09:50pm | #2

   If you don't want to invest in a nailgun setup, you can use deck screws to attach it to the rafters, then fill the scre heads with putty befor you paint.

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   calvin | Sep 17, 2011 10:08pm | #3

   Deck screws?

   holy cow, you sure worry about earthquakes there out west.

   Unless you mean the exterior finish screws in the decking aisle.

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   DanH | Sep 17, 2011 11:38pm | #4

   I've been trying to figure what sort of fastener it takes to hold a 5'8" thick piece of beadboard.  I don't think I've ever seen a ring-shank nail that long.

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   DaveRicheson | Sep 28, 2011 05:58am | #7

   ringshank

   Ringshank nails are available fo my Hatchi N83 coil nailer in both 8d and 16d lengths. Been using them for 20 years or more. Can get them CC or Galv.

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   DanH | Sep 28, 2011 07:16am | #8

   Yeah, but you'd need a 6 foot nail to hang them mothas.

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   DaveRicheson | Sep 28, 2011 12:07pm | #9

   watchit

   Don't mess wid him.

   Ya oughta see is hammer arm!

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   saber71 | Sep 20, 2011 05:05pm | #5

   Thanks Mark, I will probably use the spiral nails, as I have a nail gun.  I just wasn't certain which was best.

   Take care.

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   gbaune | Sep 27, 2011 10:59pm | #6

   Screws

   Look at this website, screwsolutions.com.  The star-drive trim-head screws, 2", will be perfect.  They come in stainless steel (ocean climates) or exterior bronze.