Installing Drywall Anchors – Tips & Tricks
How to Install Drywall Anchors When hanging artwork, shelves, TVs or other heavier items on hollow walls, you can drastically increase their security by installing wall anchors. Anchors reduce the chance of the hung materials becoming too heavy for the screw to bear, and they also help to cut down the chances of damaging the […]
Four Common Materials Screws Are Made of and Which to Use
Screws are vital to the success of many different projects, whether you’re a do-it-yourself enthusiast or a service industry professional. However, you should consider some critical areas before you invest in screws for your next job. In this guide, we will answer all of your questions about screws: Does it matter how screws are made? What are screws made of? […]
What Makes a Stronger Zip Screw | Design Features to Consider
Zip Screws: What Makes a Stronger Zip Screw? We, at All Points, believe that whether you call them Sheet Metal Screws, Self-Piercing, Self-Tapping or Speed Point, whether you are using them for HVAC, Gutter or Siding, one thing is certain, time is money and you can’t waste either. I’m sure there’s nothing more frustrating than […]
Review & Buying Guide for Tek Screws | Screw Types, Purpose & More
Tek Screws (Self-Drilling Screws) Review and Buying Guide Self-drilling screws are not very new to the world of fasteners. Because there are many names for the same part, it can end up being very confusing. They are not much different than standard screws but come with distinct features that make them standout clearly from the […]
Most Commonly Used Terms for Self-Tapping Screw Types
Terms for Self-Tapping Screw Types Self-tapping screws are a standard fastener in many HVAC and general construction applications. If you’ve used them before, you may have realized that self-tapping is not the only name for this type of screw. It’s important to know the names for these fasteners and the types of self-tapping screws in […]
Color and Type Options for Zip Screws
Zip screws, are a standard fastener in many construction applications. With a range of available zip screw colors and finishes, professionals can make their work look cleaner without sacrificing durability. What Are Zip Screws? Zip screws have many other names, including needlepoint screws. These screws have self-piercing points and twin-fast threads that work with 24- […]
Decoding the Meaning Behind the Screw Label Numbers
What Do All the Numbers Mean? Did you ever read the label and wonder what all the numbers represented? Well, here’s your decoder ring! We get that there are a lot of screw numbers out there, and it’s important to find the right one for your specific project. At All Points Fasteners, Inc., we’re here […]
Learn More About Gutter Zip Screws with Our Product Primer
Gutter Zip Screws Gutter zip screws primer. We are proud to present the third in our series of product primers. Gutter screws. They’re not what they were during the ’80s or ’90s. Like everything else, time has evolved from what used to be a standard 8 x 1 1/2 hex washer needlepoint zip screw to our beefy, 10 x 1 […]
Designer Screws Other Than Zip & Tek Screws
Not Just Zip Screws and Tek Screws! Having been in the fastener industry for contractors since 1986 selling zip screws and tek screws you would think there would be nothing new to learn. Wrong! Although we specialize in screws mainly used by the Heating and Air Conditioning and Gutter industries , more and more I […]
Self-tapping Ceramic Coated Zip Screws
Self-tapping Ceramic Coated Zip Screws What are ceramic coated zip screws? Everybody is used to seeing common self-tapping needlepoint screws, also known as zip screws, which are plated zinc. These screws are primarily manufactured for inside installations since zinc plating is not really rust resistant enough for outdoor use. Zinc plating is usually available in […]
