"Try putting grease on thread as you drive it in." I appreciate the advice mate. We have quite a diverse set of conditions to deal with. I live on an island

"Try putting grease on thread as you drive it in." I appreciate the advice mate. We have quite a diverse set of conditions to deal with. I live on an island that is N hemi. and temperate. You live on a huge island that is continent sized and S hemi. Pre-drill holes: me too and I think that is a real win. My golden rule is that the less stressed fix is a good fix. It's probably time for me to see me relos down south!