WHICH SCREWS DO I USE 1 ?
Choose the appropriate length of screw for the job, if you are fixing a piece of timber to a wall there should be at least 2/3 of the screw in the wall.
Does the screw need to have an anti-corrosive coating for exterior work.
Will the screw be used as a fixing into hardwood, if so drill a pilot hole so the wood doesn’t split and the screw head doesn’t shear off (more common with brass screws).
A popular screw with both DIYers and professionals is the Phillips or cross head screw. They are ideal for use with battery drill / drivers and if the screw is being driven in by hand there is less chance of the screwdriver slipping and damaging the surface of whatever you are fixing in place.
Don’t be a cheapskate and buy the cheapest fixings available, good fixings cost a little more but will save you a lot of time and frustration. Most of the big DIY stores such as B & Q, Wickes, Focus etc, have vast ranges of good quality fixings.