Advice - Shed Screws

[mjtefc9]

Morning all,

I have a Tiger shed coming tomorrow, and I'm planning on using screws instead of nails where appropriated. Would you drill pilot holes?

I have these screws:

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TIA

Mark

 

[big-all]

havent got a clue but assuming they are using around say 19x38 mm timbers and dependant on assembly method would assume say between 18 mm for metal plates to perhaps 35mm for through 19 into other timber so a set from 12mm to 65mm would cover every thing

as you do have the set dont use any screws supplies just match the size and only turn to them iff you run out

i personally would not worry too much about piloting unless your closer than around 8mm from the edge or end as those screws are chisel point

 

[mjtefc9]

havent got a clue but assuming they are using around say 19x38 mm timbers and dependant on assembly method would assume say between 18 mm for metal plates to perhaps 35mm for through 19 into other timber so a set from 12mm to 65mm would cover every thing

if you do get a set dont use any screws supplies just match the size and only turn to them iff you run out

Thank you.

They actually come in prebuilt panels.. the studs are 44x27mm. They provide nails, but I wanted to screw it all together.

 

[Odds]

I only use a bradawl to guide the screw into the selected spot.
Any reason you want to use them rather than the nails supplied?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If the studs are 27mm wide then won't 65mm screw be too long?

 

[mjtefc9]

I only use a bradawl to guide the screw into the selected spot.
Any reason you want to use them rather than the nails supplied?

Speed I suppose, also strength.. I only planned on using them in the frame.

 

[mjtefc9]

If the studs are 27mm wide then won't 65mm screw be too long?

There are a few sizes needed 25mm, 65mm and some are 40mm

 

[big-all]

just to add you will probably run out off 35 to 45mm screws as most screws needed will be through say 19mm into side timber

 

[big-all]

Thank you.

They actually come in prebuilt panels.. the studs are 44x27mm. They provide nails, but I wanted to screw it all together.

ahh well you will run out off 45-55mm screws
probably need the longer screws on the base assuming 18mm flooring going down into the base would be 27+18 +25-35mm into timber so say 70 to 80mm