Summary: Wood based panels for shear wall and horizontal diaphragms have traditionally been attached to light gauge steel framing using tapping screws. To increase the speed of installation and to reduce the amount of labor used making these attachments, several companies have introduced pneumatic nailing systems. These products allow wood based panels to be fastened to steel in a manner similar to which panels have been nailed to wood framing in the past. This Tech Note provides information on specifications, selection and field inspection of pneumatic drive pins. |