Nails are essential for framing, but screws are valuable players as well, giving you greater flexibility and ensuring tight joins where needed. They're the preferred fastener for installing subflooring or drywall as they're less likely to loosen over time. The situations where you should use screws for structural framing include:

• When working with delicate materials like plaster and drywall.
• When you're working in tight corners and cannot get the nail gun into the space.
• When you're drawing together two materials, screws ensure a tight connection.
• If you're building a temporary frame, such as testing a truss layout under load.
• If you're constructing a frame you may wish to take apart in the future.

Choosing the right framing screws

Steel Framing Screws
We stock four types of steel construction screws for framing, in various sizes, so you can master any project:

• Hex head screws
• Winged screws
• Pan framer
• Wafer head

Choose between fine-thread screws for precision, self-drilling screws for speed, and winged drill point screws for fastening wood and soft materials like fiber cement to steel. Our collection includes industry-leading names like Pro-Twist and zinc-plated options offering corrosion resistance and greater aesthetic appeal.

Wood Framing Screws

Our wood framing screws feature coarse threads for a reliable hold in lumber and plywood. Grabber Construction Products offers wood screws with premium GrabberGard® coating, ACQ-approved for use in pressure-treated lumber. Ideal for exterior wood-to-wood fastening.

 

Why use FBM as your framing screws supplier?

 

• We've been a supplier to the construction trades for well over a decade, so we know the standard of framing screws required for structual construction.
• We stock a full range of products from roofing materials to power tools, your one-stop shop for all your project needs.
• We're located in over 370 places across North America, with an experienced fleet handling swift and secure site deliveries.
• You have full view of your order history with a MyFBM account, including useful features like spend tracking to help make order management a breeze.

 

Top up your structural screws for framing

Ready to make your selection? Add the framing screws you need to your cart and head to checkout. If you haven't already, you can register for a MyFBM account to keep track of this order and future orders with FBM. If you have questions about our products or services, contact us or browse our FAQs.