Order screws and nails for delivery in Pitsea

Which screws and nails can you order in Pitsea?

• Drywall screwsFor fixing plasterboard to timber or metal.
• Decking and exterior screwsCoated or stainless for outdoor timber.
• Collated screws and nailsFor autofeed screwdrivers and nail guns.
• Multi-purpose wood screwsGeneral fixing in timber and sheet materials.
• Frame and concrete screwsFor fixing frames and battens into masonry.

Getting screws and nails onto your Pitsea site

Boxed fixings travel with the rest of your order. Pitsea 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.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

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.

Sizing your order

Fixing 20 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 700 drywall screws, or 1 box of 1,000.

Ordering screws and nails for Pitsea: FAQs

How soon can screws and nails be delivered in Pitsea?

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.

Can I use ordinary screws with treated timber?

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

Do you deliver screws and nails to Pitsea?

Yes. We deliver across Pitsea, including SS13, SS16, SS14, SS7. Pitsea 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 plasterboard?

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