Roofing Screws

Speed up your build with self-drilling roofing screws. Featuring drill-point tips, these screws cut through thin metal, PVC, and timber purlins with ease, meaning there's no need to pre-drill any pilot holes. The self-tapping design prevents materials from splitting while reducing installation times on sheds and garden offices. 

If you're upgrading an entire roof build, don't forget to pair your fixings with the right structural support. Browse our selection of treated roof battens and high density roofing felt to create a fully weather-tight barrier before laying your final roofing cover.

FAQs

Can you screw roof tiles?

In most traditional slate or concrete tile installations, tiles are hung using nails rather than screwed down directly. However, specialised tile fixings and roof screws are used when securing hip tiles, ridge tiles, or dry verge systems to withstand strong winds. 

For sheet roofing, self-drilling roofing screws are the standard choice. 

What are the different types of roofing screws?

The main types of roofing screws sold at Wickes include:

1. Self-drilling screws which have a drill-point tip to pierce sheet material in one quick motion.
2. Stitching screws are shorter fixings used to join overlapping metal or plastic cladding sheets together securely.
3. Slash point screws have a sharp notch cut into the tip to bite into timber purlins without pre-drilling or splitting the wood.
4. Cement board screws feature flat, countersunk wafer heads designed specifically for securing cement backing boards flush without damaging the material.

What are roofing screws made from?

They’re usually made from carbon steel finished with zinc plating to withstand rust and corrosion. The washers are made from weather-proof rubber designed to seal tight against moisture.