Sheet Metal Screws #8 1/2 in Truss Head Phillips Zinc Plated (260-Pack)

8 x 1/2 in. Fine Zinc-Plated Steel Truss-Head Phillips Drill-Point Lath Screws (260-Pack) ensure reliable fastening of 20-Gauge to 12-Gauge metals in stucco/plaster with excellent holding strength, eliminating the need for pre-drilling. The specially designed drill point and flute effectively remove material and create the right hole size for threading. Use a standard screw gun along with a 2-Phillips-drive bit for installation (screw gun and bit not included). Pre-drilling is not required.

• Perfect for applications involving thicker metals (20-gauge to 12-gauge) or metal to wood connections

• Excellent for securing metal lath to wood or steel studs in stucco and plaster projects, as well as for attaching pre-drilled metal brackets to wood

• Designed for tasks that need a broad, low-profile head

• Zinc plating enhances the appearance of the work

• Drill, tap, and fasten all in one step

• Extremely versatile

• Typical project uses: roofing, HVAC, steel stud framing, gutters, and register vents

• Pre-drilling is unnecessary

• Suitable for HVAC, stucco, plaster, chicken wire, and metal stud steel fastening