If you hate floor squeaks as much as we do, this video’s for you. We’ve been framing since 1978, and over the years we’ve tested every subfloor fastening method you can imagine — from ring-shank nails to screw-nails, TetraGrip, PAMFAST, and Simpson Quick Drive. In this video, I break down what actually works, what doesn’t, and how to install subfloors that stay squeak-free for the life of the house.

We’ll look at:

• ✅ Glue vs. no glue (and why we always use AdvanTech Subfloor Adhesive)
• ✅ Fasteners that hold vs. fasteners that fail (Paslode TetraGrip, Scrail, PAMFAST, Strong-Tie Quick Drive, and more)
• ✅ Cost per fastener and real-world ROI
• ✅ Why “slow is smooth, and smooth is fast” still applies on every framing crew

If you’re a builder, framer, or homeowner who wants a solid, quiet floor for decades, this one’s worth watching start to finish.

Chapters:

• 0:00 – Intro + Fasteners overview
• 1:15 – The Squarespace plug (thanks for supporting the channel!)
• 2:55 – Why floor squeaks are never “just cosmetic”
• 4:30 – Ring-shank nails & glue method
• 6:05 – Paslode TetraGrip explained
• 8:15 – Scrail screw-nails: pros and cons
• 10:20 – PAMFAST stand-up auto-feed screw gun
• 12:40 – Simpson Strong-Tie Quick Drive
• 15:00 – Cost per fastener breakdown
• 17:00 – What we use today (TetraGrip + glue + Quick Drive)