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Originally Posted by ken0042
Just make sure you get the right length. If you put the 2X4 on it's side (like a floor joist) and use 1X6 fence boards; you only have 2 1/4" inches of wood- so use 2" screws in that case.
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a 1x6 fence board is 5/8" so total would be 2 1/8". Not correcting you ken but just pointing out to anyone that follows this... that unless the wood has taken in some water and swelled a bit you should only have 1/8" and not 1/4". I still use 2" nails but be cautious of your depth.