Product Description
5.0 x 80mm Countersunk Stainless Steel Deck Screw
Once you try our stainless steel star drive deck screws, you'll never go back to using ordinary screws again, they will outperform slotted, Philips, Pozi, and square drive screws in every respect. The deep six-point star-shaped recess allows the driver bit to lock-in. Because there is a greater area of contact, the bit grips the screw tighter, reducing installation torque.
When you combine this with a sharp cutting tip that bites into the wood and a serrated thread, you get an impressive deck screw that drives effortlessly into most types of wood.
The deep six-point star-shaped recess enables the driver bit to lock-in, and because there is a greater area of contact, the bit grips the screw tighter, reducing installation torque. Combine this with a sharp cutting tip that bites into the wood, along with a serrated thread, and you have a seriously impressive deck screw that drives effortlessly into most wood types.
Why You Need a Reliable Deck Screw for Timber Decking Construction
Depending on its size, a timber deck typically involves the insertion of hundreds or even thousands of screws. Whether you are a professional installer or a do-it-yourselfer, you must select a screw that is fast and easy to install, and most importantly, is reliable. Silva's star drive stainless steel deck screws drive effortlessly into most wood types and are guaranteed to reduce the installation time on any project significantly. By saving you time, they'll be saving you money!
Anyone who's ever driven a screw in knows how annoying cam-out is - when the bit slips out of the screw head as torque increases. It's not only frustrating, but it can also damage the screw head, preventing it from being driven in or out. The improved engagement of the star drive virtually eliminates cam-out and will pull wood components tightly together with ease.
Silva's stainless-steel star drive deck screws look neat too. Countersinking blades under the head help cut a clean hole for the head and remove loose wood fibres for a perfect finish every time.
A star drive bit is included free with each box. We recommend you buy a few spares, especially if it's a big project.
Features
- Six-point deep star drive recess provides a secure hold for the driver bit.
- Cone-shaped countersinking head.
- Under head blades, cut a neat hole for a precise flush finish.
- Sharp point bites into wood for fast starts.
- Serrated thread acts like a saw blade to cut through the material and reduce splitting.
- Shank ribs widen the hole to reduce drive-in resistance considerably.
- A2 / 304-grade stainless steel.
Why Stainless Steel Deck Screws?
Stainless steel offers the ultimate level of corrosion resistance. Unlike some steel fasteners, it won't react with stain-causing tannins present in some wood species like Western Red Cedar and Oak. Stainless steel is a softer metal than carbon steel, and it will flex to some extent; however, this is advantageous, particularly for decking. Exterior wood will swell and shrink by a small amount as moisture is absorbed in the winter months and released in the summer months. Stainless steel deck screws can flex without breaking to a certain degree as the wood expands and contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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