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Drywall screws are specialized fasteners designed for affixing drywall sheets to wooden or metal studs. Unlike regular screws, drywall screws are engineered to prevent tearing of the drywall paper and to provide superior grip. They typically feature a bugle head that reduces the risk of tearing and a sharp drill point that makes installation easier. The market offers various types of drywall screws, including coarse-thread screws for wood and fine-thread screws for metal.


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One of the main advantages of using self-drilling drywall screws for metal studs is the time-saving factor. With traditional screws, you would first need to drill a pilot hole in the metal stud before driving in the screw. This extra step can be time-consuming, especially when working on a large project with many screws to install. However, with self-drilling screws, you can simply drive them directly into the metal stud without any pre-drilling required, saving you valuable time and effort.

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