what size screws do I need

[Broadie451]

Hi there
I have had to lift some floor boards at home which were nailed down and I was wondering what size screw to use to fasten the boards back into place. The floor is a mixture of T&G (pine) and chipboard (T&G big sheets).

Many thanks

[fbg40]

What thickness of timber is the T & G and chipboard ?
FBG40

[dothawkes31]

hi
Is broadie your surname? if it is what county is it from? Being nosy as it was my maiden surname,

If you're fixing the chipboard sheets to a wooden floor, use woodglue to set them in place before screwing them down, they'll stay flat then.

[Broadie451]

sorry I forgot to mention the thickness its 18mm chipboard and about the same for the T&G.

[Broadie451]

My surname is not Broadie its a sort of nickname I picked up from school many many moons ago.

[society]

Could Broadie451 be related to you... That would be nice bumping to someone then finding out you all are related.

[society]

o well so much for happy ending.

[dothawkes31]

oh and you need 40 - 50 mm

[dothawkes31]

oh right, yeah i got called the same thing, but it was my actual name : (( lol society!

[Broadie451]

40-50mm what diameter? Broadie is derrived from Broadfield, I also used to get wide meadow etc....

[fbg40]

Hi Broadie
40mm x 4 or 5 gauge should be ok. Or, being old fashioned 1.5 inch x 8.Hope this helps
FBG40

[Broadie451]

thanks very much for the info I'll be down to the local DIY shop tomorrow