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 Sharp-Point Lath Screws (260-Pack) offer reliable fastening of 26-Gauge to 12-Gauge metal-to-metal connections in stucco/plaster, providing strong holding power without requiring pre-drilling. The specially designed drill point and flute remove material and correctly size the hole for the threads. These screws can be installed using a standard screw gun and a 2-Phillips-drive bit (screw gun and bit not included). Pre-drilling is not needed.

• Perfect for applications involving thicker metal to metal connections (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 uses that need a wide, low-profile head.

• Zinc-plated finish enhances the appearance of the work.

• Drill, tap, and fasten all in one step.

• Highly adaptable.

• Common uses include roofing, HVAC, steel stud framing, gutters, and register vents.

• Pre-drilling is not needed.

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