Ply Thickness (in)

# of plies

Fastener type

Fastener

diameter

(in)

Fastener length (in)

Min.

End

Distance

(in)

Min.

Edge

Distance

(in)

1.5

2

Common Nail 3” (10d)

0.148

3

4.0

(6.0 for SDW)

2.0

SDS 1/4  x 3

0.250

SDW 22330

0.250

3

Common Nail 4 ½” (30d)

0.207

4.5

SDS 1/4 x 4 ½

0.250

4

Common Nail 6” (60d)

0.263

6

SDS 1/4 x 6

0.250

SDW 22600

.0.250

½" dia. Bolts

0.500

1.75

2

Common Nail 3 ½” (16d)

0.162

3 ½

SDS 1/4 x 3 ½

0.250

SDW 22338

0.250

3 ⅜

3 ⅜" TrussLOK

0.228

3

Common Nail 5” (40d)

0.225

5

SDW 22500

0.250

5" TrussLOK

0.228

4

SDS 1/4 x 6 (on both sides)

0.250

6

SDW 22634

0.250

6 ¾

6 ¾" TrussLOK

0.228

1/2" dia. Bolts

0.500

7

Rows of fasteners per column depth

Stud/column depth

Rows of fasteners (staggered)

3.5"

1

5.5"

2 - nails or bolts only

7.25"

2

9.25"

3 - nails or bolts; 2 - SDW, SDS or TrussLOK Screws

9.5"

3 - nails or bolts; 2 - SDW, SDS or TrussLOK Screws

11.25"

3 - nails or bolts; 2 - SDW, SDS or TrussLOK Screws

11.875"

3

14"

4