I'm still on the fence on whether or not I am going to use rivets. I purchased an air powered rivet gun just in case I do but my questions are...
I see everyone saying to use 1/8" rivets, but what grab size are you using? In particular, I plan on using the 10 x 10 L straps on the overhang so I want to make sure I get the right grab to go through those. I plan on using 20 gauge studs.
Second, for those of you who did not use rivets, did you have any issue with your board not going on straight? Since so many do use screws I suspect this is not a problem but did run across a couple of threads on the net saying it is. I can see a slight time advantage of using the screws but really drilling a hole for a rivet is no big deal and taking one out is about the same time and you still have a usable hole to work with.
Aside from the longevity and not backing out, are rivets truly stronger than the screws?
Getting close to starting a build. I have the grill on hand a door on the way and also ordered a side burner, another door, and a drawer setup today. I'm going to try and pick up the metal studs next week. Still have some stuff to do around the house before starting another project...
If it matters, I'm going to use 1/2" Wonderboard Lite all around since I have a bunch here for a flooring project I am working on and need to switch that project to 1/4". I guess I could always bring it back for exchange but since it is here, might as well use it right?
I see everyone saying to use 1/8" rivets, but what grab size are you using? In particular, I plan on using the 10 x 10 L straps on the overhang so I want to make sure I get the right grab to go through those. I plan on using 20 gauge studs.
Second, for those of you who did not use rivets, did you have any issue with your board not going on straight? Since so many do use screws I suspect this is not a problem but did run across a couple of threads on the net saying it is. I can see a slight time advantage of using the screws but really drilling a hole for a rivet is no big deal and taking one out is about the same time and you still have a usable hole to work with.
Aside from the longevity and not backing out, are rivets truly stronger than the screws?
Getting close to starting a build. I have the grill on hand a door on the way and also ordered a side burner, another door, and a drawer setup today. I'm going to try and pick up the metal studs next week. Still have some stuff to do around the house before starting another project...
If it matters, I'm going to use 1/2" Wonderboard Lite all around since I have a bunch here for a flooring project I am working on and need to switch that project to 1/4". I guess I could always bring it back for exchange but since it is here, might as well use it right?