Construction Screws | Copper State Bolt and Nut Co.

Aug 12, 2014

Construction screws – which are also sometimes called structural screws – are long, tough fasteners that are used for holding together building structures, supports, and other items that need long-lasting connections.

Uses

Regular bolts and structural screws can be used for many of the same tasks. The difference in cost between the two styles might make you shy away from using them interchangeably. Structural screws often cost several times more than their regular counterparts, which means that you may not want to use them for every-day projects. As a tradeoff, they are made of a stronger steel alloy that has been heat-treated to increase its durability. This makes them great for projects that require a lot of holding power, such as fastening house or building supports.

Putting In and Removing

A construction screw is much easier to drill into surfaces like heavy wood or even sheet metal. Unlike regular lag bolts, they do not require a pre-drilled hole to serve as a guide and can often be screwed directly into a surface with the help of a power drill. Some brands of structural screws even have a modified drill bit right on the end of the screw that removed wood as the screw is pushed in. This is one of the major benefits of structural fasteners, as it almost halves the amount of time spent putting in screws.

Appearance

At first glance, it can be difficult to tell a structural screw and regular screw, but there are a few key differences in design. Structural screws have a thinner shaft and more pronounced ridges that allow them to cut directly into a surface. Be careful when you touch the tip or sides of a structural screw as well, as both tend to be sharper than their regular counterparts.

Construction screws are not the ideal fastener for every job, but they do have several specific uses. Use these fasteners when you want to be sure a structure stays strong in the long run with permanent connection points. Call (800) 603-6887 today for more information about construction screws available at Copper State.