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Hexagon Head Coach Screws

Browse coach screws at Clarke Fencing for compatible timber connections and attaching ironmongery to timber. Our range includes M8, M10 and M12 hexagon-head coach screws with a bright zinc-plated finish.

Coach screws have a wood-threaded shaft that grips the timber and a hexagonal head driven with a suitable socket or spanner. They are useful where the specified connection requires this type of fixing, including suitable brackets and timber-mounted hardware.

Choosing Your Coach Screws

Select the diameter to match the fitting and connection requirements, then choose a length that allows the required engagement in the supporting timber. Account for the thickness of any bracket, washer or timber being attached.

Use an appropriately sized pilot hole where required by the screw specification and timber conditions. Tighten the fixing so the fitting is seated correctly, without crushing the timber.

Browse compatible washers and check the coating specification against the intended environment before ordering.

Coach Screw FAQs

Do coach screws need a nut?

Coach screws secure by threading into timber, so they do not use a nut in a normal timber installation. A through-bolted connection requires a suitable bolt and nut.

What does BZP mean?

BZP means bright zinc plated. It describes the protective finish. Check the manufacturer’s suitability guidance for exposed conditions and treated timber.

Do coach screws need pilot holes?

Pilot-hole requirements depend on the screw, timber species and connection. Follow the fixing manufacturer’s guidance, particularly when working with dense timber or close to an edge.