Order screws and nails for delivery in Cheadle Hulme

What screws and nails can we deliver to Cheadle Hulme?

• Collated screws and nailsFor autofeed screwdrivers and nail guns.
• Drywall screwsFor fixing plasterboard to timber or metal.
• Frame and concrete screwsFor fixing frames and battens into masonry.
• Clout and lost-head nailsFor felt, boards and finishing.
• Decking and exterior screwsCoated or stainless for outdoor timber.

Estimating your screws and nails

Fixing 15 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 525 drywall screws, or 1 box of 1,000.

Planning the drop in Cheadle Hulme

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

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.

Common questions from Cheadle Hulme

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Cheadle Hulme?

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.

What screws for plasterboard?

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

How soon can screws and nails be delivered in Cheadle Hulme?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

How long should a screw be?

As a rough guide, at least two and a half times the thickness of the material being fixed.