#740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs

Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener feedback and answers their home building questions. Austin alerts the FHB Podcast team about nails made from wood fiber and nailers made for driving them. Seth wonders if plywood laminations can be used instead of dimensional lumber to sister rotten floor joists. Scott asks for advice on rebuilding squeaky stairs in an 1880's brick rowhouse.

Tune in to Episode 740 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• The applications and cost of nails made from wood 
• Can plywood laminations do the job of sistering joists 
• What's the best way to rebuild a staircase without replacing it

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

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