Sheet Metal Screws #8 1 in Truss Head Phillips Zinc Plated (510-Pack)

8-18 x 1 in. Fine Zinc-Plated Steel Truss-Head Phillips Drill-Point Lath Screws (510-Pack) offer reliable fastening for 20-Gauge to 12-Gauge metal connections in stucco or plaster, delivering strong holding power without the need for pre-drilling. The specially designed drill point and flute effectively remove material and appropriately size the hole for threading. These screws can be installed using a standard screw gun paired with a 2-Phillips-drive bit (screw gun and bit not included). Pre-drilling is not required.

• Suitable for applications involving thicker 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 demand a wide, low-profile head

• Zinc plating enhances the appearance of the finished 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

• No pre-drilling required

• Intended for use in HVAC, stucco, plaster, chicken wire, and metal stud steel fastening