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SELF-DRILLING PILOT POINT - Building Products

Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Strong-Drive PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or subflooring to cold-formed steel framing.

Designed as an update to the existing PPSD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, the PPHD features a larger #5 pilot point with a longer flute and comes in popular #8 sizes. In addition, the fastener has buttress threads and a new dog-eared point for improved drilling performance through sheathing and metal. Rigging Eye Bolts

SELF-DRILLING PILOT POINT - Building Products

PPHD screws can be purchased in bulk quantities for hand-drive applications or collated for auto-feed driving with the Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive PRO300SG2, PRO250G2, and PRO200SG2 auto-feed screw-driving systems. The fasteners are also available in two levels of corrosion resistance—the Quik Guard coating is suitable for a wide variety of exterior applications and the yellow-zinc coating is for dry-service and low-corrosion environments.

James Hardie is introducing the Hardie Artisan Profile Series, a wood-look fiber cement siding for classic lap, shingle, or board and batten styles.

THE BEST TIME to ask for an order is right after we have gotten one.  When I first started trading, they taught us to hang up as soon as possible after getting the order number for fear of talking the customer out of it.  

Ipe Woods USA, Miami, Fl., has developed the first AI system tailored for the lumber industry, offering such benefits as informed decision-making and enhanced customer experience.

SELF-DRILLING PILOT POINT - Building Products

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