Screws & Nails delivery in Portslade

What screws and nails can we deliver to Portslade?

• Drywall screwsFor fixing plasterboard to timber or metal.
• Round wire and galvanised nailsFor framing, carcassing and external work.
• Decking and exterior screwsCoated or stainless for outdoor timber.
• Collated screws and nailsFor autofeed screwdrivers and nail guns.

Estimating your screws and nails

Fixing 10 sheets of plasterboard at about 35 screws a sheet uses 350 drywall screws, or 1 box of 1,000.

Picking the right product

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.

How delivery works in Portslade

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

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• On busy streets in Portslade, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Your questions answered

Can I add other materials to my Portslade delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from screws and nails to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

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

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

What screws for plasterboard?

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

Can I use ordinary screws with treated timber?

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