What are masonry screws?
What are masonry screws? |
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Material |
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Masonry screws are usually made out of coated steel. |
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Application |
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They are designed for use in a wide range of masonry materials including solid concrete and brick. |
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Characteristics |
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Head shapeMasonry screws have several different head shapes but the two most common are countersunk and hexagonal. |
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Drive typeMasonry screws have several different drive types but the most common is pozidriv. |
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Body shape and tipLike wood screws, masonry screws usually have a tapered body and a pointed tip. |
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ThreadsThe threads on masonry screws are often hi-low threads. |
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How are they inserted? |
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Most masonry screws are used with an anchor/plug which is inserted into a pilot hole before the screw is inserted. However, there are direct fixing masonry screws which do not require an anchor/plug. |
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