Metal Track To Wood

[otto_eng]

Hi,

I am attaching light gage steel stud to existing roof joist. What kind of fasteners would you guys use for that kind of connection to transfer the shear ?

 

[jayrod12]

Depending on the thickness of the track, I may just use pan-head wood screws.

 

[WARose]

If the loads allowed it, Hilti's TEK screws would be good.

 

[jayrod12]

I don't know if teks will do light gauge steel to wood. I believe they cover wood to steel but not the reverse direction. If the gauge is reasonable, a wood screw will go through it.

 

[XR250]

http://fastening-solutions.itwbuild...ws/trugrip-metal-to-wood-self-piercing-screws

Not sure at what gage they max out. Sometimes it is easier to simply pre-drill the track and use a wood screw.

 

[WARose]

That's a point.....probably a screw with a coarser thread would be better.