Using the right screws can make every project easier. But which ones are actually worth it?


Swapping drill bits, pre-drilling holes, and switching between fixings all add unnecessary steps to your day.  The best screws cut out prep work and make repetitive jobs far less frustrating. 


Tek screws: ideal for roofing and cladding 


Roofing and cladding jobs use thousands of fixings, and that's where Tek screws come into their own. 


The self-drilling tip bores straight through steel or timber as you drive it in, taking you from start to finish in one step with no tool switching. On large builds like agricultural sheds, metal fabrication, and solar panel installations, having Tek screws on hand makes everything easier. 


TIMco Advanced coach screws: easier work on heavy timber


If you work in landscaping or construction, TIMco Advanced coach screws keep your job straightforward. 


You don’t need to drill a pilot hole, and the self-drilling point bites quickly and reduces torque on entry, so they drive in cleanly and easily. You can also work one-handed, which is a huge help when you're up a ladder or squeezed into a tight spot. 


They work across softwood, hardwood, and masonry, so you're not constantly changing fixings when materials vary across the job.


Tongue-Tite screws: a screw for easier flooring and timber cladding


Tongue-and-groove flooring and timber cladding jobs involve a lot of repetitive fixing, especially across larger projects. 


Tongue-Tite screws drive in at 45 degrees through the tongue of the board, and you don’t need to pre-drill. The finish is clean and hidden, holding the boards tightly in place. The star recess keeps the driver properly locked in, so you spend less time dealing with cam-out and slippage. 


Self-tapping screws: no manual threading 


Working with sheet metal or plastic? Self-tapping screws cut their own thread as they go in, so there's no manual threading to deal with. You still need a pilot hole, but from there, installation is clean and consistent – especially useful across jobs with a lot of repeat fixings.


Multi-purpose wood screws: ideal for a variety of jobs


Sometimes the easiest thing on site is having fewer decisions to make.


Multi-purpose wood screws work across hardwood, softwood, sheet steel, plastic, and more. For woodwork, joinery, and general building jobs, having a single fixing that works with different materials throughout the day just makes life easier.


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Ready to make your next job easier? Using the right screws cuts out prep work, simplifies installation, and keeps projects moving without interruption. 


Find the right fixing for every job – shop screws at Fastco.