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garyOO

08:32AM | 11/07/99
Member Since: 11/06/99
1 lifetime posts
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i need to attatch furring strips to a block wall so i can drywall. What is the best fastener for this mehtod

BobF

02:55AM | 11/08/99
Member Since: 10/19/98
223 lifetime posts
The best way is to build a wall about 1/2 - 1 inch away from the foundation. Foundation walls are not flat, but have bows and dips. You will not see these until after the wall is painted. Then its too late.

If you persist, use either concrete screws (such as tapcon) or the powder-driven nailers.



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