The Z'eer
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Ok, so over the past few days I've been constructing the framework for the 6ft x 4ft by 8ft tall shed.
For construction, 3" x 2" c16 timber was employed. Four screws for each stud (two in the header plate, two in the sole plate) have been used, they are 4.5mm x 75mm decking screws. Once I finished the 8ft x 4ft and 7ft x 4ft wall (pitched flat roof) I noticed that there was some flex with these pieces but figured once all the walls were screwed together this would disappear.
With the other two walls (7ft x 4ft) I used used 5mm x 100mm screws as I'd run out of the decking screws, seemingly less movement with these structures.
Earlier today I began joining the walls together...
...unfortunately the flex is still there. The structure can be rocked left to right, by pushing/pulling against the studs. This is my first lesson in carpentry, and I'm wondering if longer and or thicker screws should've been used? Or is something else causing this?
Thanks
For construction, 3" x 2" c16 timber was employed. Four screws for each stud (two in the header plate, two in the sole plate) have been used, they are 4.5mm x 75mm decking screws. Once I finished the 8ft x 4ft and 7ft x 4ft wall (pitched flat roof) I noticed that there was some flex with these pieces but figured once all the walls were screwed together this would disappear.
With the other two walls (7ft x 4ft) I used used 5mm x 100mm screws as I'd run out of the decking screws, seemingly less movement with these structures.
Earlier today I began joining the walls together...
...unfortunately the flex is still there. The structure can be rocked left to right, by pushing/pulling against the studs. This is my first lesson in carpentry, and I'm wondering if longer and or thicker screws should've been used? Or is something else causing this?
Thanks