Screws & Nails delivery in Prestwich

Choosing from our screws and nails range

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

Choosing 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.

Delivery to Prestwich: what helps

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

• On busy streets in Prestwich, 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.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Working out quantities for your Prestwich job

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

Questions about screws and nails delivery in Prestwich

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Prestwich?

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.

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

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.

How long should a screw be?

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