[JohnB15632]

Good Afternoon,

Gentlemen, I find this thread to becoming almost comical. For you see, I now have three different answers from three different professionals.

I have been told three different methods to connect the roof ribs to the side wood.

#1. Use stainless steel wood screws, requiring the use of a countersink
#2. Pan head bolts, insert from the bottom, secured with nuts at the top. Both top and bottom must be counter bored.
#3. Use 10 x 32 x 1" machine screws counter bored from the top only. They can stick through the bottom slightly. (From Steve at Bart's). I am leaning toward this recommendation.

Now, can I get a consensus as to the most correct method to secure the ribs.

On to a second completely different issue, but concerning the roof wood installation.
I installed a fastener to secure the side to the front this fastener in under the side wood. Attached is a picture of the side front. Obviously, I have put in the wrong fastener which must be replaced. What is the correct fastener for this location?