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Wood fasteners

Which of the following orientations of wood fasteners (nail, spike, or screw) is not allowed by building codes?
A. fastener loaded laterally in side grain
B. fastener loaded in withdrawal from side grain
C. fastener loaded in withdrawal from end grain.
AnswerC. withdrawal from end grain should be avoided and is not permitted by building codes.

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