what did you use to hold you obsy together?

[Daniel-K]

just wondering weather people prefer to use nails or screws for their obsy?

[Gina]

Definitely screws - and coach bolts with nuts and washers. Nails can pull out.

[Daniel-K]

do you know any suppliers?

[Gina]

ScrewFix and most DIY stores.

[Sirius Bizness]

Use screws for the main structure. You can use nails for some support structures. Screws are easier if your not that skilled with a hammer, it just takes longer. If you cladding then you will want to use nails.

Screwfix all the way for screws/nails. Loads cheaper than DIY stores.

[Carbon]

Depends. Galvanized nuts and bolts or lag bolts for most heavy beam and timber, nails for floor joist hangers and wall studs, and galvanized nails and screws for exterior siding. I also used construction adhesive in critical areas, including subfloors so I don't get the squeaks.

[Bizibilder]

I used stainless steel screws throughout - maybe a bit of overkill but there isn't a single one that has failed (or rusted!) in nearly three years.

[Gina]

Forgot to mention, I used the special stainless steel fixing nails for the shiplap cladding on the outside - from Screwfix.

[pete_l]

A quick tip regarding suppliers. Toolstation have free delivery on orders over £10. So if you don't have a Screwfix near you, there's still a wide selection available

[laser_jock99]

I used a load of these fixings:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Light-Metal-Tek-screws-Fixings-100-25mm-/190609778549?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item2c613a6775

for fitting the steel cladding to the timber frame. The hex head makes driving them in with a power drill easy. Come with colour matched caps too.

[Daniel-K]

Thanks all will have a look around