Sheet Metal Screws vs. Wood Screws
I'm getting ready to mount my solar panels to my 5ver roof. It's 3/8" plywood. I'm planning two screws per bracket and four brackets per panel. I bought stainless steel screws for the mounting and pla...
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I'm 62 years old and been doing carpentry and remodeling all my life in one form or another. I've completely remodeled 2 houses, including all wiring and plumbing, removal of walls, and rebuilding walls, ceramics, tiles, stone, and concrete.
For me, it's a no brainer. If the object I'm screwing into is wood, I use a wood screw. If it is metal, I use a metal screw. If it's plastic holding plastic, I'll use some kind of plastic pop-rivet style connector.
Drywall screws come in two types, coarse and fine, and everything from very small to 6 inches and even longer.
Course wood screws work well for softer woods. Fine threaded screws work well in hardwoods. But all work best with pilot holes first.
If I were to attach anything to the roof of my camper, I would use regular course dry-wall screws into the wood. They give a good "bite" and are designed for wood.
I have on occasion used metal screws on some hobby projects.
For me, it's a no brainer. If the object I'm screwing into is wood, I use a wood screw. If it is metal, I use a metal screw. If it's plastic holding plastic, I'll use some kind of plastic pop-rivet style connector.
Drywall screws come in two types, coarse and fine, and everything from very small to 6 inches and even longer.
Course wood screws work well for softer woods. Fine threaded screws work well in hardwoods. But all work best with pilot holes first.
If I were to attach anything to the roof of my camper, I would use regular course dry-wall screws into the wood. They give a good "bite" and are designed for wood.
I have on occasion used metal screws on some hobby projects.
