Screws & Nails for Cambridge, delivered to site

Which screws and nails can you order in Cambridge?

• Drywall screwsFor fixing plasterboard to timber or metal.
• Round wire and galvanised nailsFor framing, carcassing and external work.
• Multi-purpose wood screwsGeneral fixing in timber and sheet materials.
• Clout and lost-head nailsFor felt, boards and finishing.
• Collated screws and nailsFor autofeed screwdrivers and nail guns.

Choosing screws and nails

Structural fixings

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

Length

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

Quantities: a worked example

Fixing 40 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 1,400 drywall screws, or 2 boxes of 1,000.

How delivery works in Cambridge

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

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• In summer Cambridge gets around 16h 46m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Screws & Nails in Cambridge: questions

Can I add other materials to my Cambridge 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.

What screws for plasterboard?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Cambridge?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

Can I use ordinary screws with treated timber?

Outdoors, use galvanised, coated or stainless fixings to avoid corrosion.