Questions and Answers for Teks 8 x 2 in. Phillips Truss Head Drill Point Lath Screws (100-Pack)

A:  If used correctly and screwed into steel, this fastener should hold many times the weight you are suggesting.

A:  No

A:  Yes but this is to small 3/4 screw how much weight need handle that anchor

A:  Hi Dean, this is Scott from the Teks product team. We recommend using our sharp point version (#21504 or 21506) for attaching up to 20 Gguge thick metal to wood.

A:  no problem . I like to use the sharp point rather then the drill points in wood. If PT I would use a coated screw instead.

A:  You actually have this backwards ... the teeth of this screw grab very well into metal (and not wood). Look for a screw that grabs wood and you should be in good shape.

A:  There is approximately 180 screw per pound.

A:  No. They are two short

A:  Yes and many other things also.

A:  They could be used to put materials together.

A:  Yes, you can use these screws for attaching metal studs to the metal track.

A:  Yes you can use these to attached meatal studs together. Make sure you get the right length.

A:  When is comes to small screws, a bigger "number" means a larger diameter screw ... so, a #8 is bigger than a #6.

A:  #8

A:  The #8 is the larger diameter shank

A:  #8's have a larger diameter.

A:  No

A:  No. These are for sheet metal to sheet metal.

A:  Their main use is installing lath for plastering or stucco

A:  No

A:  No problem going through 14 gauge Galvanized tubing.

A:  Wont drill Light gauge studs, doubt they will drill 14 Gauge Steel

A:  No problems

A:  Teks Lath screws with drill points are designed for optimal drilling in steel up to 18ga. Drilling into 14ga steel will take longer than normal and has the potential for increased point burn up. The Teks #12 x 1" with a hex washer head (Teks #: 21340 & 21341) is designed for drilling in steel up to 12ga.

A:  Yes

A:  No, these are not rust-proof. They will eventually rust from the outdoor elements.

A:  Yes they are

A:  They are Zinc plated and they ordered rust resistant not rustproof. Under most conditions they will not rust, but if exposed to water continuously the zinc coating could wear thin.

A:  The length refers to the shank of the screw. This is the length from the bottom of the head to the point of the screw.

A:  The length measurement given is from the bottom of the head to the tip of the shank.