Deck screws for screwing into wooden studs indoors?

[Forbo]

For some reason, I thought there would be nitpicking about that... I compared 5x80 screws where there is a difference of 2 öre per screw The other dimensions vary a lot depending on the package size, for example, 6x120 Heco in a 700-pack costs only 57 öre each... In other words, it's more the gas price and the distance to BT or Jula that matter ;-)

 

[nanowire]

For some reason, I thought there would be nitpicking about that..

Of course

Unfortunately, I missed that Heco 6x120 is available in 700-pack. Otherwise, I would have bought that.

Edit: 6x120 doesn't seem to be available in 700-pack, only 300-pack for 399:-

 

[tlundberg]

Depends on what you're building. If you set up a wall with plywood/OSB/particle board and drywall, then the screw doesn't need to be large at all to keep the studs in place, as the wood fiberboard with all the screws locks the studs in place.

This must be true, right? What forces need to be absorbed by the screw that holds an upright stud in a wall? Essentially, it should be enough with a small screw at the top and one at the bottom so that the stud stays still until you've fastened your OSB board?

 

[Eddi Thomason]

This must be correct, right? What forces need to be absorbed by the screw that holds an upright stud in a wall? In reality, a small screw at the top and one at the bottom should be enough to keep the stud in place until you've fastened your OSB panel?

Yep, compare with how metal studs are used.

 

[Anna1984]

Has Biltema moved away from its offer of a discount when purchasing 4 packs of their wood screws?

 

[Anna1984]

Soon it will be time for a larger purchase of screws. Mainly in sizes 5x40-90 and 6x80-180. They should be wood screws with a countersunk head for screwing studs, etc. Might buy screws for around 5000 SEK.

Since Biltema has moved away from their offer of a cheaper price when buying 4 boxes, they don't feel like an obvious choice anymore.

What do you suggest?

 

[Hubbe2]

A tip might also be to check the performance declaration for the screw you intend to purchase. All CE-marked screws must have a performance declaration available, which tells you about withdrawal resistance and shear forces. It might be that with a cheaper screw, you need to go up in dimension, and then the price savings might be erased or reduced significantly. Screws are seldom the same even if they look similar; my advice is to buy from one of the larger suppliers to ensure that some testing has actually been done on the screw. If there is a performance declaration, you can assume that the values there are accurate, as CE marking requires quite a few checks during the manufacturing process.

 

[Anna1984]

Anyone with experience with Dresselhaus screws?

 

[KnockOnWood]

Excuse a perhaps OT interruption in the discussion, but such a small detail in the construction as a screw (or nail) is there really any reason to "skimp" on?

I use Heco, surface treatment "Protect 4" which can be found, among other places, at Jula, and Gunnebo when it comes to screws.

I have bad experiences with Biltema's anchor screws. I actually prefer to avoid that chain's products.

 

[Anna1984]

Absolutely nothing I plan to skimp on. But the prices vary enormously. No need to buy "brand-name screws" for more than double the price of adequate screws from another brand.
Therefore, I want to know if screws from Biltema, Heco, Dresselhaus or other brands work so you can avoid buying, for example, Essve if it's the only one that will do.

 

[KnockOnWood]

Absolutely not something I intended to skimp on. But prices vary enormously. It's unnecessary to buy "brand screws" for more than double the price of suitable screws from another brand.
That's why I want to know if Biltemas, Heco, Dresselhaus screws, or other brands work so you don't have to buy, for example, Essve because it's the only one that is sufficient.

The price of the "Screw brand" depends more on the sales channel than the brand itself.
So, maybe it's better to find a hardware store with reasonable prices than to find the cheapest "junk screws."
As mentioned, I have had bad experiences with Biltemas' anchor screws.
It's not fun to drive ten screws into a nail plate and half of them break right under the head

As I said, I've bought most screws at GS-byggvaror and JULA.
Never felt that I paid too much, and I've always gotten good quality.

 

[Glenno83]

Not a fresh test but...

http://www.testfakta.se/incoming/article26195.ece

 

[Grottan]

Soon it's time for a larger purchase of screws. Primarily in sizes 5x40-90 and 6x80-180. They should be wood screws with a countersunk head for screwing frames, etc. I might be buying screws for around 5000 SEK.

What do you have to suggest?

Haven't you considered renting a nail gun for nailing frames etc. - if it doesn't need to be easily disassembled and is built into the construction, nails are economically hard to beat (purchase + working time). With a proper nail gun, you also don't need forearms like Popeye

 

[Anna1984]

You haven't considered renting a nail gun for nailing studs, etc. - if it doesn't need to be easily dismountable and is built into the structure, nails are economically hard to beat (purchase + working time). With a proper nail gun, you also don't need forearms like Popeye

I have a nail gun, but it's really just the studs inside a wall that you can nail. But it can actually be easy and convenient to nail them.