Order screws and nails for delivery in Rawtenstall

Which screws and nails can you order in Rawtenstall?

• 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.
• Frame and concrete screwsFor fixing frames and battens into masonry.

Screws & Nails: choosing well

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 Rawtenstall

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

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

How much will you need?

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

Your questions answered

How long should a screw be?

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

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

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

Can I use ordinary screws with treated timber?

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

Can you deliver screws and nails to a site with restricted access in Rawtenstall?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.