Screws & Nails for Melton Mowbray, delivered to site

What screws and nails can we deliver to Melton Mowbray?

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

A quick quantity check

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

How delivery works in Melton Mowbray

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

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• In summer Melton Mowbray gets around 16h 53m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• On busy streets in Melton Mowbray, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Choosing 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.

Your questions answered

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Melton Mowbray?

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.

How soon can screws and nails be delivered in Melton Mowbray?

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.

What screws for plasterboard?

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

What screws for decking?

Coated or stainless decking screws designed for treated timber outdoors.