Framing self-tapping screw

The simplicity and convenience of self-tapping screws is not always an unconditional advantage, especially when it comes to framing house construction.

For joining wall and floor frames and fixing panel sheathing, it is better to use nails: when shrinkage occurs, they deform but do not fail. Under increased shear loads, self-tapping screws break or contribute to part deformation.

In framing construction, it is advisable to use threaded fasteners when installing metal roofing or profiled sheeting on battens, where shear loads are minimal. The optimal fastener choice for this task is RAL roofing screws. Thanks to the drill-point tip, they screw easily into a wooden frame. The thread profile ensures a tight fit, and the washer with a sealing gasket made of special rubber seals the roof.

FLOK offers a wide selection of framing self-tapping screws. The range includes products for fastening to metal and wooden substrates, and for joining metal roofing elements to each other.