There is a good source for pullout ratings using Archon Winwood. Is there a good reference for screw pullout ratings for steel? Or should I just use the bolt rating as the ultimate. Need the safe rating of say a #12 screw pullout in a light gage metal stud.
Had a meeting with a contractor who was quoting a job for my client. He told me that in Florida you cannot use 2x6 SP#2 floor joists and the code calls for 2x8 joists minimum. I researched and could not find anything referring to standard lumber size restrictions. In fact, I have a chart...
