Stainless screws or nails/pins for Western red Cedar slats?

[NightShadow1991]

Hi all, got loads of slats to fix. Are screws piloted and stainless screws better or stainless pins ok? I've got 16 guage 38mm for 18mm slats. I guess splitting is an issue? 30mm in from ends.

Thanks

 

[Ollie78]

I have used tongue tite stainless for this type of thing they are very good but expensive.
I would do a test to see if pilot hole is required as its a bit close to the end.

Ollie

 

[shed9]

I would always go with piloted holes for stainless myself, they tend to be brittle if pushed in my experience.

 

[Benchwayze]

I've always used sheradized fixings for cedarwood. Never had any problems. HTH.

John