I forgot to ask this in my previous post, but the header I am nailing from the outside of the house is about the same level as the outlet wires running through the inside wall. I guess it is really bad to nail into a wire, and probably not an easy way to avoid doing that? Thanks,
-- Jef
They have stud/electronic sensors that can tell you approximately where wiring is.
If this thing you call a "header" is actually a ledger board for a deck, then you should probably consider well what structural members you are actually fastening it to, and also consider using lag bolts instead of nails. Using some flashing with it is a good idea too.
A "header" is the framing piece running across the top of a door, window, or other opening. See these definitions:
Jeff
Sorry, hadn't read your first post, but my comments about fastening it on safely still stand.
Jeff
:They have stud/electronic sensors that can tell you approximately :where wiring is.
See the thread I started about a week ago in this newsgroup:
Subject: Stud sensors - Just picked up Ziron TriScanner OneStep. Is this a keeper?
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