Screwing in closet shelving into studs create squeaking noise??
I am installing closet shelving into my closet and in the process I need to screw the shelving into the wood studs behind the wall. I'm using ~2" manufacturer screws to do this, and it becomes very difficult to get the last 0.5" or so in using these screws; the screw head was getting worn out ... so i thought it might be cheap metal. So, I instead using about 2" drywall screws. Although the drywall screws went in without a problem, it made a squeaking noise in the last ~0.5" while doing this. Is this something to worry about? Or is there possible something behind the stud??
I do not think it is metal piping because I am installing it on a bedroom on a top floor with no bathroom nearby. Anyway, it seems like this last 0.5" is making me worry some. Anyone have any thoughts? So far, no issues have appear, but I am a little paranoid at this time. Thanks!
Not sure if it matters, I am using a cordless drill.
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This is normal,if you look at the screw it is tapered.The further you drive it in the more it bites into the wood. You can try two things here,drill a hole first a little smaller than the screw diameter, or but a touch of dish washing liquid on the thread of the screws first to act as a lubricant. If you spill any easy clean-up that’s why I don’t use oil.
Not a problem, it is just the screw biting in.
You have nothing to worry about its just the friction noise between the threads and the hole you are boring,if you’re still concerned try drilling a small pilot hole first.
If you use a chrome or stainless steel screws, it will definitely bite into the wood easily. Try to use a bigger screwdriver, so that you can have a good grip and transfer the twisting action effectively to the screws.