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Screws 14 x 3 Bgl SD T-17 Deck Scr 18 (2500 pcs)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics SSDS14B – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Metallics SSDS14B the right screw for fastening into steel studs or metal framing?
No. The SSDS14B is a #14 x 3 inch bugle head deck screw with a T-17 wood point, intended for wood decking and framing. For light gauge steel studs or metal framing you want a self-drilling screw with a drill point rated for metal, in a head style suited to the material being attached, not a deck screw.
2) Do I need to pre-drill for a T-17 point deck screw?
No. The T-17 point on the SSDS14B is a self-drilling type point that cuts its own clearance hole as it drives, which is why it is used in wood decking where splitting near board ends and edges is the usual problem. That removes the pre-drill step on most framing lumber and composite-over-wood work.
3) Will a bugle head deck screw countersink flush, or do I have to counterbore?
A bugle head draws itself down flush into wood decking without a separate counterbore, since the tapered underside of the head compresses the fibers as it seats. That is the reason the SSDS14B uses a bugle head rather than a flat washer head, which would stand proud on a walking surface.
4) How do I order the Metallics bugle head deck screw, and is there more than one version?
It is ordered as a single item, Metallics model SSDS14B, with no finish or length options to select. One part number covers the #14 x 3 inch bugle head T-17 deck screw in the 2500 piece bulk box, so the only decision on the order form is quantity of boxes.
How fast can I get the Metallics SSDS14B delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Metallics SSDS14B come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics SSDS14B is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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