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Screws 8 x 3 Flat Hd Phil Deck Screw (500 pcs)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics GDS5V – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a flat head deck screw sit flush with the decking surface?
Yes. The GDS5V has a flat head, which is made to be driven until it seats flush or slightly below the surface, so nothing catches underfoot. In dense or dry hardwood decking you will usually want to countersink first to keep the boards from mushrooming around the head.
2) What driver bit do I need for the Metallics GDS5V screws?
They take a Phillips bit. A #2 Phillips is the standard driver size for a #8 screw, so load a #2 and set your impact driver clutch low enough that you do not cam out and chew the recess.
3) Can I use the GDS5V deck screws for general electrical rough-in and mounting work?
They are carried as an electrical fastener, and a #8 x 3 inch flat head Phillips screw is a common pick for anchoring boxes, straps, and backing into wood studs where you need to reach through drywall or a mounting block into framing. For anything requiring a listed fastener on a specific device, follow the device manufacturer's hardware callout instead.
4) How many 3 inch deck screws do I need per square foot of decking?
A 500 piece box of the #8 x 3 inch GDS5V goes further than most people expect: at two screws per board per joist on 16 inch joist spacing, 5/4 x 6 decking runs roughly 3 to 4 screws per square foot, so one box covers somewhere around 125 to 165 square feet. Buy a second box if you are also fastening stair treads or picture framing the perimeter.
5) Is the GDS5V sold individually or only by the box?
It is a bulk pack: one GDS5V part number is a 500 piece box of the #8 x 3 inch flat head Phillips deck screw. There is a single model on the part, so there are no alternate pack counts or head styles to pick from when you order.
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Does the Metallics GDS5V come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics GDS5V is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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