Outdoor Screws what brand??

crasy dash

Have a couple of small jobs to do around the garden in the next few days hanging baskets outside light etc.

What brand and type posi drive or torx should I go for and what type so they don't rust in the future.
Have some I used before and they just rusted after 6months or so.
Mainly being fixed to Rawl plugs as well not so much timber.

Thanks in advance
Dash

Lumen

What are you screwing into?

For wood, Spax are great. Torx head is better (more idiot proof) but I've only found posi ones in Ireland.

They do a couple of different coatings.

Wirox is supposed to be slightly better than zinc coating. It will corrode but not quickly.

Stainless is the most resistant.

Failing that, zinc coated or the green decking screws (Torx) you can get from most builders providers are decent.

crasy dash

Screwing into a Rawl plug so mainly brick and concrete.

Thanks for the reply can you recommend anywhere online to buy that's where I usually buy my diy stuff.

Gen.Zhukov

Lidl had little tubs of assorted s/s screws a while ago. Worth a look.

rob316

I think these are the bees knees. No need for plugs, torx head and provides better fix.

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/easydrive-countersunk-concrete-screws-7-5-x-100mm-100-pack/3839h

You can get them in any builder providers for similar price.

Lumen

https://www.goodwins.ie/products/frame-fixing-concrete-screw-6-0x40mm-box100.html?filter_set[]=11,203,1520

crasy dash

rob316 wrote: »

I think these are the bees knees. No need for plugs, torx head and provides better fix.

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/easydrive-countersunk-concrete-screws-7-5-x-100mm-100-pack/3839h

You can get them in any builder providers for similar price.

Like the look of those problem I have is I'm in the country no builder providers close by and the local DIY place would rob you blind unfortunately

rob316

crasy dash wrote: »

Like the look of those problem I have is I'm in the country no builder providers close by and the local DIY place would rob you blind unfortunately

You'll pick up something similar online. I don't bother with plugs anymore the fixing on concrete screws is far superior and the heads don't strip.

g6fdyotp5nj2l7

Sorry for butting in would these be adequate for holding a 4 by 2 faceplate to a concrete wall for lean to roof

tabby aspreme

Wurth do a good stainless steel, torx head decking screw, you could get them online, though they are expensive

Lumen

inox.ie are good for stainless fasteners.

e.g. http://inox.ie/acatalog/Masonary_Screws.html

Loozer

rob316 wrote: »

I think these are the bees knees. No need for plugs, torx head and provides better fix.

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/easydrive-countersunk-concrete-screws-7-5-x-100mm-100-pack/3839h

You can get them in any builder providers for similar price.

What are they like for taking out and screwing back in

Do you get the same grip again

Leftyflip

Loozer wrote: »

What are they like for taking out and screwing back in

Do you get the same grip again

You'll get a few goes at that until they stop gripping as well. But if they do, you can just whack a brown plug or two into the hole.

Philipx

I also find it useful to put a bead of silicone around the bracket or whatever you're screwing to the wall.

It seals it to the plaster & stops water getting between the bracket & the wall and eventually rusting the screw so no nasty rust streaks on your nice paint

TigerTim

Hi All,

What kind of torx head(size) would I need to order for those concrete screws?.

T.

Lumen

TigerTim wrote: »

Hi All,

What kind of torx head(size) would I need to order for those concrete screws?.

T.

T30 I'd expect, but T25 and T20 are handy to have around.

Torx screws often come with a cheap compatible bit in the box, as the bits don't last forever particular under heavy drive torque.