Tack the pairs of plates together with 8d nails after marking them so they don’t get separated and mixed with other plates.

Q: I have had two flat tires this summer. Both from nails. One was a roofing nail and the other was a 2 3/4-inch spike. In both cases only the head of the nail was showing on the tread. How does a ...

Hammer nails in pre-drilled holes. 6d or 8d flooring nails will work best. 3. Use a mallet to tap the next board into place and blind nail in place.

Q: I have had two flat tires this summer. Both from nails. One was a roofing nail and the other was a 2 3/4-inch spike. In both cases only the head of the nail was showing on the tread. How does a ...

Q: I have had two flat tires this summer. Both from nails. One was a roofing nail and the other was a 2 3/4-inch spike. In both cases only the head of the nail was showing on the tread.