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APPLICATIONS
SPAX® Multi-material Construction Screws
For flush or countersunk installation, use SPAX® Unidrive or T-STAR plus flat head construction screws. Where flush or countersunk installations are neither possible nor desired, SPAX® pan head construction screws provide superior draw down and holding performance.
- Fabricating wood shelving
- Replacing loose or stripped screws
- Installing cabinetry
- Sawhorses
- Installing window framing
- Outdoor furniture
- Installing plumbing supports
- Installing plywood or OSB
- Countertops
- Fixture to concrete
- Furring strips to concrete
- Thresholds to concrete
- Medium-duty hanger supports to concrete
- Brick molding
- Drywall
- Composite trims
- Hinges
- Indoor furniture
- Outdoor lighting
- Pegboard
- Modular storage units
- Wooden bridges & wooden walkways
- Heavy wood timbers
- Shelf brackets
- Signs, clocks, pictures
- Subfloor sheathing
- Stair treads
- Recreational wood crafts
- Siding
- Wood fencing
SPAX® PowerLags® - Structural Wood to Wood Connection Fasteners
- Deck ledger board attachment (DrJ TER No. 1711-01)
- Deck rim joist and girders
- Deck railing and balusters
- Multi-ply - LVL beams and girder truss assemblies (DrJ TER No. 1802-03)
- Retaining walls
- Exterior privacy fences
- Clothesline poles
- Sign posts
- Outdoor furniture
- Pergolas
- Gazebos
- Shelving
- Sheds
- Mailbox posts
- Mailboxes
- Landscaping timbers
- Spas
SPAX® T-STAR plus Wafer Head Screws
• Installation of fine cabinetry
SPAX® Rear Panel Screws
• Attachment of back panels to bookcases, storage units and cabinetry
SPAX® MDF/Hardwood Screws
• Assembly of medium density fiberboard (MDF) cabinetry and storage units
• Oak and other hardwoods to help guard against splitting
• Connecting cabinetry through the front style frames
• Attachment of lightweight, high-density polyurethane trim and moldings
FAQs
Why do you call your fasteners “multi-MATERIAL?”
The SPAX® fastener has patented features that allow it to perform in a wide variety of applications and materials other than wood, including concrete, masonry, light gauge sheet metal (24ga.) and plastics.
What does Unidrive mean?
Unidrive is a Phillips/Square Drive combo system for the SPAX® fastener. The user has the option of using either a Phillips drive bit or a Square drive bit to install the SPAX® fastener.
Where are SPAX® fasteners available?
SPAX® fasteners are available at most local home improvement retailers, industrial supply houses and online specialty woodworking outlets in the U.S. We are currently working to build a nationwide network of lumberyard and building materials suppliers.
Your packaging says “no pre-drilling.” Does that include concrete?
No pre-drilling is referencing application with hardwoods — not concrete. Concrete applications require pre-drilling with a carbide bit before installing the SPAX® fastener. Required hole size is published on the back of our product packaging.
Are there any tips to using SPAX® fasteners in concrete?
Yes. Keep in mind these are primarily medium-duty fasteners, and each application is different. Always use the correct diameter fastener for the applications and carbide bit required. Embedment into the masonry should be ¾” min. to 1-1/4” max. Also, pre-drill the hole ¼” deeper than thread engagement for maximum performance of the fastener.
Can I use SPAX® fasteners in treated lumber?
Yes! Our 304 series stainless steel deck and construction screws, as well as our multi-purpose construction screws with HCR-X™ and powerLags® with high corrosion resistant (HCR®) coatings are compatible with ACQ lumber.
What exactly is HCR®?
HCR® (High Corrosion Resistant) is a dual barrier coating system designed to extend the longevity of the SPAX® fastener when installed in treated lumber applications. The first barrier is an electrically applied substrate with a proprietary organic topcoat offering 1000 hr. salt spray performance. NOTE: HCR® from SPAX® is typically green in color.
What is HCR-X™?
HCR-X™ (Extra High Corrosion Resistance) is the latest proprietary dual barrier coating system developed by SPAX® U.S. It offers similar corrosion protection to that of SPAX® HCR® coating in that it has been approved for use in freshwater environments and for use in treated lumber. Note: HCR-X™ from SPAX® is typically grey/silver in color.
What are SPAX® screws made of?
Excluding our 304 series stainless steel line, all of the SPAX® fasteners are heat treated to Grade 5 durability carbon steel, from the small #6 diameter fasteners up to the ½” diameter PowerLags®.
What is the difference between blue zinc (silver) and yellow zinc?
The first difference is the color itself, which gives the user an option for aesthetics. The yellow zinc is a slightly higher grade of plating for corrosion protection vs. the blue zinc.
How many fasteners do I need?
We would like you to decide that by the practical life expectation you have for your specific wood project or concrete application.
Why can’t I use the PowerLags® in concrete?
The PowerLags® thread pitch and threads-per-inch design is different than our multi-purpose fasteners. PowerLags® are designed to be high-performance fasteners for wood-to-wood applications only.