Screws & Nails for Bishop Auckland, delivered to site

Choosing from our screws and nails range

• Drywall screwsFor fixing plasterboard to timber or metal.
• Clout and lost-head nailsFor felt, boards and finishing.
• Round wire and galvanised nailsFor framing, carcassing and external work.
• Collated screws and nailsFor autofeed screwdrivers and nail guns.
• Frame and concrete screwsFor fixing frames and battens into masonry.

Planning the drop in Bishop Auckland

Boxed fixings travel with the rest of your order. Bishop Auckland is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Getting the right screws and nails

Length

A rule of thumb is a fixing at least two and a half times the thickness of the piece you are fixing.

Structural fixings

Joist hangers, straps and structural connections need the fixings the connector maker specifies.

Quantities: a worked example

Fixing 30 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 1,050 drywall screws, or 2 boxes of 1,000.

Common questions from Bishop Auckland

What screws for decking?

Coated or stainless decking screws designed for treated timber outdoors.

Can I add other materials to my Bishop Auckland delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from screws and nails to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Do you deliver screws and nails to Bishop Auckland?

Yes. We deliver across Bishop Auckland, including DL14, DL4. Bishop Auckland is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What screws for plasterboard?

Drywall screws: coarse thread for timber studs, fine thread or self-drilling for metal.