Forgefix Spectre Timber Fixing Screws are engineered for professionals and DIYers tackling exterior timber projects like decking and fencing, offering exceptional durability and easy driving. While primarily designed for outdoor use, their robust construction ensures reliable performance even in challenging hardwoods, though proper driving technique is key to harnessing their full potential.
Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: Salt spray tested to 1000 hours, featuring a multi-layer Ruspert coating for superior protection against rust and weathering.
Anti-Jacking Reamer: Designed to prevent the timber from lifting or jacking during installation, ensuring a tight and flush finish between materials.
Quick Start Type 17 Slash Point: Facilitates rapid and easy insertion, even into harder timbers, by cutting into the wood fibers and reducing the need for pilot holes.
Synthetic Lubrication: Applied to the screw for effortless insertion, significantly reducing driving torque and making installation smoother.
Under Head Ribs: Located beneath the screw head, these ribs help to countersink the head flush with the timber surface, providing a neat appearance and a secure connection.
Surface Hardened: Enhanced strength and durability through a surface hardening process, allowing the screw to withstand tough driving conditions without bending or breaking.
8mm Hex Flange Head: Provides a strong, positive engagement with the driver bit, minimizing cam-out and ensuring efficient power transfer during installation.
Superior Corrosion Resistance: Ideal for all exterior applications, guaranteeing long-lasting performance.
Easy & Quick Driving: Type 17 point and synthetic lubrication allow for fast, smooth insertion into various timber types.
Prevents Timber Jacking: The reamer ensures a secure, flush fit without lifting adjacent timber pieces.
Strong & Durable: Surface hardened for reliability in demanding construction.
Versatile Application: Perfect for decking, fencing, and general landscaping timber projects.
Reduced Splitting: The Type 17 point minimizes the risk of timber splitting during insertion.
Specific Driver Required: Requires an 8mm hex driver bit, which may not be part of every standard toolkit.
Primarily Outdoor Focused: While strong, its specialized coating and features are optimized for exterior environments.
Superior Corrosion Resistance: Ideal for all exterior applications, guaranteeing long-lasting performance.
Easy & Quick Driving: Type 17 point and synthetic lubrication allow for fast, smooth insertion into various timber types.
Prevents Timber Jacking: The reamer ensures a secure, flush fit without lifting adjacent timber pieces.
Strong & Durable: Surface hardened for reliability in demanding construction.
Versatile Application: Perfect for decking, fencing, and general landscaping timber projects.
Reduced Splitting: The Type 17 point minimizes the risk of timber splitting during insertion.
Specific Driver Required: Requires an 8mm hex driver bit, which may not be part of every standard toolkit.
Primarily Outdoor Focused: While strong, its specialized coating and features are optimized for exterior environments.
The Forgefix Spectre Timber Fixing Screws are engineered for optimal performance in demanding timber applications. Their Type 17 slash point ensures quick starting and straight drilling, making them particularly effective when working with tough or dense hardwoods common in decking and fencing. This feature significantly reduces pre-drilling requirements, saving time and effort.
The integrated reamer is crucial for preventing timber jacking. This means that when you're fastening two pieces of timber together, the screw won't push the top piece away, ensuring a tight, secure, and flush join—essential for professional-looking decks and stable fence panels. Coupled with synthetic lubrication, these screws glide into timber with minimal resistance, reducing strain on your drill and extending battery life.
For outdoor structures such as decking boards, fence posts, pergolas, and garden sleepers, the multi-layer Ruspert coating provides exceptional protection against the elements. Tested to 1000 hours of salt spray, these screws offer reliable resistance to rust and corrosion, ensuring the longevity and structural integrity of your projects even in harsh weather conditions. The under head ribs further enhance performance by helping the screw head pull flush and bite securely into the timber, preventing loosening over time. These screws are a dependable choice for any exterior timber construction where strength, durability, and a clean finish are paramount.
Select Driver Bit: Ensure you use an 8mm hex drive bit for optimal engagement and to prevent cam-out. An impact driver is recommended for best results, especially with longer screws or harder timbers.
Positioning: Place the screw precisely where it needs to be driven. Mark your points if accuracy is critical.
Driving: Apply firm, consistent pressure to the screw head while driving. The Type 17 point will self-start, and the synthetic lubrication will aid smooth entry.
Pre-Drilling (Optional): While often not required due to the Type 17 point, consider pre-drilling a pilot hole (slightly smaller than the screw's core diameter) for very dense, brittle, or expensive hardwoods to further prevent splitting.
Flush Finish: Allow the under head ribs to fully engage and pull the screw head flush with the timber surface for a clean, secure finish.
Materials: Specifically designed for exterior timber construction, including decking, fencing, landscaping timbers, garden sheds, pergolas, and other outdoor structures. Compatible with a wide range of softwoods and hardwoods.
Environment: Optimized for outdoor use where exposure to moisture and varying weather conditions is expected, thanks to its high corrosion resistance.
Storage: Store unused screws in their original packaging or a sealed container in a dry environment. This helps maintain the integrity of the Ruspert coating and prevents any premature wear.
Post-Installation: Once installed, the screws require no ongoing maintenance beyond the usual care for your timber structure.