In the California Building Code book the nailing schedule specifies that the nail size for stud to sole plate should be (4) 8d nails if toenailed, or (2)
16d nails for end nailing. I'm assuming that is for 2x sole plate. But what if the sole plate is 3x? And while I'm on the nail subject, typically what should be the minimum penetration a nail should have? I'm guessing for a 16d nail about 1 1/2".....- posted
19 years ago