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Originally Posted by raking84
Yes I will
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If you predrill your studs and then drill through with a small pilot bit when plumb etc, you'll find it easier than pushing a self-tapping screw every time. They really get hot trying to drill with and take a lot of effort. Just be a tad smaller than your actual screw that does the anchoring. The siding itself isn't all that thick and easy to drill but if you hit the inside partition then they take time to drill as will the chair rail at the bottom of the wall.
With 2x2 you are looking at 3" screws. If your pilot hole is small enough, then drywall screws grab good but I don't know about longevity. Should be fine I think. Any screw make that is at least a #8 should hold well.