Screws & Nails for Deal, delivered to site

Which screws and nails can you order in Deal?

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

Estimating your screws and nails

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

Getting the right 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.

Planning the drop in Deal

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

• In summer Deal gets around 16h 35m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Screws & Nails in Deal: questions

Do you deliver screws and nails to Deal?

Yes. We deliver across Deal, including CT14. Deal 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 decking?

Coated or stainless decking screws designed for treated timber outdoors.

Can you deliver screws and nails to a site with restricted access in Deal?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

How long should a screw be?

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