Went to add a structure to the studs and need to use screws to assemble [no real way to pound nails in and pounding would damage existing structure, so nails are OUT] BUT! vaguely remember some threads here regarding using readily available 'sheet rock' screws causing failures in a structure under load.
Thought I should ask the 'experts' here.
Can I use sheetrock screws if they are to be placed only in tension and never in shear mode? Or, is using sheetrock screws totally stupid? Are there readily available 'construction' screws from HD that are an all around better choice?
Problem is that I've had good personal experience using sheetrock screws in some other [albeit poorly assembled] construction [choice ofsheet-rock screws was a matter of convenience and they actually held better than nails]. The long term integrity of the structure didn't matter a great deal. All the structures came under heavy wind load the nails failed due to slight movement simply working the nails out. The screws themselves remained intact, but sometimes they stripped out of their holes and the structures failed, too.
However, during construction I did 'snap' a few screws off, reminding me they are a bit brittle. It's just I envision 'construction' screws being more 'rubbery' and less brittle.
Are screws simply screws and just go ahead? Is it all right to use sheetrock screws for a bit of construction? [interior, will have some loading.]