Screws
Screws: Versatile Fasteners for Every Application
A screw is a mechanical fastener with a threaded shaft that fits in both tapped and untapped holes (depending on the type) and offers a secure, simple, and reliable way to join materials together. These threaded fasteners come in a variety of styles, often designated by head shapes, thread and point types, and drive types. From deck screws to thumb screws to set screws, these fasteners offer a wide range of threaded solutions for your connection needs.
A screw’s combination of physical characteristics (including its head/drive style, thread/point style, material and finish) gives it unique benefits that makes it suitable for specific use cases, including outdoor use, flush finishing, corrosion resistance, compatibility with soft materials, and other requirements. Huyett’s selection includes multiple styles that meet these needs and many more; including the following:
- Deck Screws: Designed with corrosion-resistant materials and finishes and deep, wide threads to make them suitable for outdoor decking and wood applications
- Dowel Screws: A stud screw with no head specialized for wood-to-wood applications that require a hidden fastener
- Drywall Screws: Feature head shapes designed to reduce mushrooming and tears in the drywall paper
- Hex Head Lag Screws: Used for heavy-duty wood construction and designed to pull thick, dense materials together
- Machine Screws: Designated by ASME standards, flat ends, and uniform threads
- Tapping Screws: A category including both self-drilling and sheet metal screws
- Set Screws: Features unique end types that help the screw lightly secure objects together with clamping force instead of piercing
- Thumb Screws: Equipped with a vertical tab head style so users can tighten the screw by hand
- Wood Screws: Designed with sharp tips and deep threads to pull wood together in non-structural applications
- Eye Screws: Feature an eye with a threaded shank and are designed for rigging and lashing
Wood Screws vs. Deck Screws
Wood screws are designed for general-purpose wood-to-wood fastening, while deck screws are ideal for outdoor applications like decking, fencing, and landscaping projects, offering enhanced corrosion resistance.
Self-Drilling Screws vs. Self-Tapping Screws
Self-drilling screws feature a drill-like point at the tip, allowing them to create their own pilot hole as they are driven into the material. Self-tapping screws are able to cut their own threads into a predrilled hole. Self-drilling screws are also self-tapping, but self-tapping screws do not predrill their own hole.
