Sheet Metal Screws #8 2-1/2 in Truss Head Phillips Zinc Plated (80-Pack)

8-15 x 2-1/2 in. Fine Zinc-Plated Steel Truss-Head Phillips Sharp-Point Lath Screws (80-Pack) ensure reliable fastening of 26-Gauge to 12-Gauge metal to metal in stucco or plaster, offering excellent holding strength without the requirement for pre-drilling. The specially designed drill point and flute eliminate material and create the correct hole size for the threads. They can be installed using 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 (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 broad, low-profile head

• The zinc plated finish enhances the appearance of the job

• Allows for drilling, tapping, and fastening in a single action

• Highly adaptable

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

• Pre-drilling is not required

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