Fasteners

Fencing & Timber Fasteners — Buying Guide

Why Galvanised Fasteners Matter

In outdoor fencing and landscaping applications, using the correct corrosion-resistant fasteners is critical to the longevity of your fence or structure. Standard bright steel nails and screws will rust rapidly in outdoor environments — leaving unsightly rust stains on timber and weakening the structural connection. Hot-dipped galvanised fasteners resist corrosion in harsh outdoor conditions, including coastal salt air and treated pine environments where untreated steel corrodes very quickly.

Types of Fencing Fasteners

• Galvanised nails — hot-dipped or electroplated galvanised nails for fixing palings, rails and structural members in timber fencing; available in various lengths and shank types
• Galvanised screws — stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanised screws for areas requiring high corrosion resistance; provide superior holding power compared to nails and can be removed and replaced if needed
• Coach screws and bolts — heavy-duty fixings for joining structural elements such as rails to posts and posts to footings
• Joist hangers and brackets — galvanised steel brackets for connecting deck and retaining wall components with structural integrity
• Ringshank nails — nails with serrated shanks that resist pull-out; preferred for paling fences and exterior cladding where standard nails may work loose over time

Fastener Selection Guide

For standard treated pine paling fencing, use galvanised ringshank nails of appropriate length (typically 50–65mm for 75mm palings). For hardwood fencing, use galvanised screws rather than nails to reduce splitting. For structural connections (post to rail, rail to post cap), use galvanised coach screws or bolts. For stainless steel fence and balustrade components, use stainless steel fasteners to prevent bi-metallic corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular screws for outdoor fencing?
Regular steel screws will rust quickly in outdoor environments, particularly in contact with treated pine. Always use hot-dipped galvanised or stainless steel fasteners for outdoor fencing and landscaping.

What size nails for paling fences?
For standard 75mm x 20mm treated pine palings on a 75mm rail, use 50–65mm galvanised ringshank nails. Two nails per paling at each rail gives adequate holding and reduces splitting.

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