Sheet Metal Screws #8 1-5/8 in Truss Head Phillips Zinc Plated (120-Pack)

8 x 1-5/8 in. Fine Zinc-Plated Steel Truss-Head Phillips Drill-Point Lath Screws (120-Pack) offer 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 correct hole size for the threads. Use a standard screw gun along with a 2-Phillips-drive bit (screw gun and bit not included). Pre-drilling is not required.

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

• Ideal 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 uses that need a wide, low-profile head

• Zinc-plated finish enhances the appearance of the work

• Drill, tap, and fasten in a single action

• Highly adaptable

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

• Pre-drilling is not necessary

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