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 1 year 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.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Quexotic@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago

TIL. Thank you, internet stranger.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

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

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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.