I can't think of an application where a nail is better. Sure, sometimes a nail will do and there's no need to use a screw, but that doesn't make the nail better, just cheaper.

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

For framing a house a nail is absolutely better. As the house settles, wood shrinks, and the frame flexes in storms or quakes the nails allow the wood to move instead of causing things to warp and break.

[–] Quexotic@infosec.pub 2 points 11 months ago

TIL. Thank you, internet stranger.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 11 months ago

TIL. I thought it was just about speed and cost.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Anywhere that you need greater shear or flexibility, nails are preferable.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Screws genuinely are better fasteners than nails, though...

Oh so this cartoon depicts a prophet who helped someone upgrade to a more meaningful object of worship.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Nails are cheaper, and can be faster to put it. That's why they're still a thing.

Edit: Maybe? Apparently their ability to slip a bit is also useful in construction.