new hardwood stairs over pre-fab staircase - Nail/Glue/Both?

[Paul Steiner]

+1 for nails and glue. Thats what I used on my house, no squeaks.

[Glen Butler]

What do the nails accomplish when compared to construction adhesive? I can agree nailing under the riser but why create nail holes in your visible space? The holding power of three brads is insignificant compared to the glue.

[Richard Wolf]

I am a strong believer in , when you glue two things together, you should use clamps until the bond is set. I feel that the nails, put in with my helper standing on the tread and shot in at an angle, will act as the best I can do without using clamps. Small nail holes to be filled is a small price to pay for the good adhesion.
Plus it is unlikely you can keep the homeowner of the stairs until the PL sets.

Richard