Headcote® 305 and 316 screws are designed to blend with all types of wood decking, including cedar, IPE, mahogany, and meranti. These premium quality deck screws feature extra deep star drive recesses, Type 17 auger tips, trim heads or reinforced flat heads, and are available in Grades 305 and 316 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance.
Product Features
Materials: Available in Grades 305 and 316 Stainless Steel
ACQ: Approved for use with ACQ treated lumber.
Headcote® with Star Drive
Color coated heads in colors to match popular decking products.
Star drive recesses favored by professionals; extra deep recess reduces cam-out.
Trim Head with Nibs
For better countersinking.
Reinforced Flat Head with Nibs
For greater strength and better countersinking.
Type 17 Auger Tip
For faster, easier entry; helps prevent splitting.
Applications and Usage Notes
Pressure Treated Decking: Flat head Headcote screws are recommended.
Hardwood Decking: Trim head Deckfast Stainless screws are recommended.
Pre-drilling: Pre-drilling is usually required for hardwoods. Smart-Bit Pre-drilling and Countersinking Tools are specifically designed to work together with Headcote 305 and 316 to create the perfect hole and perfect fit every time.
Perfectly Set Fasteners: To achieve a clean and uniform appearance, with screws set at a perfect and consistent depth below the surface, use the new Smart-Bit Deck Screw Depth Setter.
Corrosion Information: Approved for use with ACQ treated lumber. For applications exposed to salt air, near large bodies of water, swimming pools or other areas where corrosion is more likely to occur, always use Grade 316 stainless steel screws.
Smart-Bit® compatible: Headcote 305 and 316 screws match the profiles of Smart-Bit Pre-drilling and Countersinking Tools. For materials that require pre-drilling, especially hardwoods, this product combination makes it easy to achieve a clean and professional finish.
