Screws & Nails for Reading, delivered to site

What screws and nails can we deliver to Reading?

• Multi-purpose wood screwsGeneral fixing in timber and sheet materials.
• 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.
• Frame and concrete screwsFor fixing frames and battens into masonry.

Planning the drop in Reading

Boxed fixings travel with the rest of your order. Reading 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.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Sizing your order

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

Things to check before you order

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.

Your questions answered

How soon can screws and nails be delivered in Reading?

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.

Do you deliver screws and nails to Reading?

Yes. We deliver across Reading, including RG1, RG4, RG30, RG6. Reading 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.

Can I use ordinary screws with treated timber?

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