Gypsum board screws
For the installation of gypsum board in ceiling, partitions, etc... usually three kinds of screws are required.
Drywall screw
Drywall screw: The usage of this type of screw is to secure the gypsum board to the galvanized profiles (Furring channel, Stud, etc…).
They have a buggle head that ensures a flush countersunk into the board.
The size may vary between 3.5X25 and 3.5X35 but the specifications remain the same:
- Carbon 1022
- Buggle head
- Fine thread
- Hard
- Black phosphate
Self drilling screw
- Low profile head exposure
- Carbon 1022
- Hard Zinc Plated (CR6+)
- Size: #8 X 1/2
- Flat or slightly rounded top.
- Carbon 1022
- Hard Zinc Plated (CR6+)
- Size: #6 X 7/16
Chipboard screw
The usage of this type of screw is to secure the galvanized profiles to concrete surfaces and wood, providing maximum grip of the materials to be fastened.
The common size used is M5.0X40, it is very easy to use in a variety of applications based on its features and specifications:
- Carbon 1022
- Double Flat head
- Posi
- Hard
- Yellow Zinc (CR6+)
Cement board screws
With its easy installation and long term secure hold, these screws are intended to resist corrosion based on its features and specifications:
- Carbon 1022
- Flat head
- Wings
- Hard
- Zinc (CR6+)
- Size: #8 X 1-1/4