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Nail Double Plate to Top Plate
One 16d nail at 16" O. C, (on center) or one 3" x,131" nail at 12" O. C, Stagger nails,
Four 16d common nails or six 3" x,131" nails each side of splice in top and double plate,
Nail over studs to allow plumber’s and electrician’s drills to pass freely through the place between the studs
Two 3” x,131" nails at 16” O. C. may be substituted to prevent interference,
Nail Walls Together or Nail Double Studs
Five 16d (3 1/2" x,135") nails or twelve 3" x,131" nails into studs, Start 6" from top and bottom,
Note: A 16d (3 1/2" x,135") nail will protrude 1/2" beyond a doubled 2x, This sharp nail point can be a hazard, Nail at slight angle to prevent protrusion,