Order screws and nails for delivery in Monifieth

What screws and nails can we deliver to Monifieth?

• Multi-purpose wood screwsGeneral fixing in timber and sheet materials.
• Drywall screwsFor fixing plasterboard to timber or metal.
• Clout and lost-head nailsFor felt, boards and finishing.
• Decking and exterior screwsCoated or stainless for outdoor timber.
• Round wire and galvanised nailsFor framing, carcassing and external work.

Sizing your order

Fixing 25 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 875 drywall screws, or 1 box of 1,000.

Getting screws and nails onto your Monifieth site

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• On busy streets in Monifieth, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Getting the right screws and nails

Inside or outside?

Use galvanised, coated or stainless fixings outdoors and with treated timber, so they do not corrode.

Length

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

Screws & Nails in Monifieth: questions

Do you deliver screws and nails to trades and homeowners in Monifieth?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Monifieth?

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 long should a screw be?

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

Can I use ordinary screws with treated timber?

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