Questions and Answers for DECKMATE 2 in. Tan Exterior Self-Starting Star Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws #8 (1 lb./126 pcs)

A:  There are 126 screws in this 1 lb box. Screw size will cause a variety of box quantity.

A:  The 5 lb box has 453 screws so the 1 lb box should be 90-91 screws per box not 126. So there is obviously an error here

A:  There are not 126 and the product description is not accurate in that the screws are not #8. I too would expect the information would be accurate. HD has been notified of the error and they have failed to correct it. Try Lowe?s as their info is accurate.

A:  Yes, it states that on the box. A T25 bit is included in the box.

A:  Yes, the box includes a T25 driver.

A:  Yes

A:  Please refer to the product installation guide for specific installation instructions.

A:  Yes, these screws are meant for use in treated wood.

A:  They were great

A:  The box doesn't give a weight limit. A screw in a stud generally could hold around 90lbs each, or 180 for 2 screws, etc. These are quality screws, I think the material you are attaching it to would break before the screw did in most cases.

A:  Deckmate screws do not carry load values because they are non structural. Please adhere to the shelf manufacturer?s guidelines for mounting

A:  42,000Kgs

A:  Rating usually depends on the bracket, but forgetting all that, #8 at 2 inches bite (minus the wall board) is substantial. AGREED ?

A:  These are not appropriate to fasten galvanized hangers. There are special nails or screws that work much better.

A:  This is NOT the screw for that job. While it WILL go in, you should Rightly use a "Pan Head" screw for that purpose. The bevelled head of this screw was intended to stop on on a wood surface - Not a metal one.

A:  Yes. I ve used these in all phases of construction without any failure

A:  Yes they are coated and would be an excellent choice to fasten the joist hangers

A:  yes they can be used for that type of installation, i use them on my deck .

A:  This keeps wood from splitting under pressure

A:  I bought them be for and they worked so well , I came back and bought them again !

A:  This particular screw is primarily to fasten deck boards to the joists. You only need holding power in the lower half of the screw which goes into the joists. The upper half is just penetrating the actual deck board itself. I will take a wild guess here in that it is cheaper to put threads on the lower half of the screw as well. Generally screws that have full threads need a washer and nut to hold fast to something. Hope this helps!!

A:  Full thread screws are have Greater "Holding" power. Yet, the screw with the partial Non-threaded shank is intended (and best for) pulling the 1st material tightly against the 2nd: like plywood to a stud or a deck board to the floor joist.

A:  This question depends on the wood that you are screwing into. As far as using them on my deck, no pilot holes necessary.

A:  No....... but it is better if you do.

A:  Absolutely no

A:  No, not really.

A:  That is correct. No need for a pilot hole.