Bugle Screws

Streamline Your Projects with Plasterboard and Bugle Batten Screws

Blacktown Building Supplies offers a comprehensive selection of Plasterboard Screws and Bugle Batten Screws to tackle various construction and repair projects. The following information will help you understand the key differences and choose the right screws for your needs.

Plasterboard Screws: Designed for Secure Plasterboard Fixing

Plasterboard Screws, also known as drywall screws, are specifically designed for attaching plasterboard sheets to timber frames. Blacktown Building Supplies offers a wide variety of Plasterboard Screws in different sizes and quantities:

• Sizes: Available in 6g, 7g, 10g, and 10-11g diameters, catering to various plasterboard thicknesses and applications.
• Lengths: Ranging from a compact 20mm to a longer 125mm, allowing you to choose the appropriate screw length for the depth of your wall cavity.
• Quantities: Sold in convenient box sizes of 100, 500, and 1000, ensuring you have enough screws to complete your project.
• Finishes: Many Plasterboard Screws at Blacktown Building Supplies come with a Zinc Plated finish for improved corrosion resistance. Some also feature an Arma Plate coating, potentially offering additional strength and durability (refer to Blacktown Building Supplies website for specific details).

Key features of Blacktown Building Supplies’ Plasterboard Screws

Bugle Head: Provides a large driving surface for easy screwing and a clean finish.
Fine Thread: Ensures a strong grip in plasterboard for secure fixing.
Sharp Point: Facilitates easy penetration into plasterboard without pre-drilling (depending on material thickness).

Bugle Batten Screws: Versatile Fasteners for Various Applications

Bugle Batten Screws, also known as Timber Screws, are multi-purpose screws with a distinctive bugle head and a sharp point. Blacktown Building Supplies offers a broad range of Bugle Batten Screws in various sizes, materials, and quantities:

• Sizes: Available in a consistent diameter of 14g, suitable for a wide range of fastening tasks.
• Lengths: Ranging from a compact 50mm to a longer 150mm, allowing you to choose the right screw length for the thickness of the materials you’re joining.
• Quantities: Sold in convenient box sizes of 100, 250, and 500, ensuring you have enough screws for your project.
• Materials: Blacktown Building Supplies offers Bugle Batten Screws in Galvanised, Stainless Steel, and B8 Coating options. Galvanised screws offer good corrosion resistance for general applications, while Stainless Steel provides superior resistance for outdoor or moist environments. B8 Coating might offer additional protection compared to Galvanised.
• Sharks Tooth option: Some Bugle Batten Screws have a “Sharks Tooth” feature, which may improve cutting through timber for faster driving.

Key features of Blacktown Building Supplies’ Bugle Batten Screws

Bugle Head: Provides a large driving surface for easy screwing and a clean finish.
Sharp Point: Facilitates easy penetration into wood and other materials.
Coarse Thread: Offers strong holding power for joining timber and other materials.

Choosing the Right Screw

• Project Type: Consider whether you’re working with plasterboard or other materials like timber battens.
• Material Thickness: Choose a screw length that penetrates both materials being joined without going all the way through.
• Material Strength: Select a screw material (Galvanised, Stainless Steel, or B8 Coating) based on the desired level of corrosion resistance for your application.
• Quantity: Pick a box size that best suits your project needs to avoid running out of screws mid-way.

With Blacktown Building Supplies’ extensive selection of Plasterboard Screws and Bugle Batten Screws, you’ll find the perfect fasteners for any project.