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Strong-Drive® SDWS™ FRAMING Screw 

Strong-Drive® Exterior Wood Screws

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The SDWS Framing screw is designed and load-rated for replacing 16d, 10d and 8d nails in framing applications. The SDWS Framing screw is superior to nails in holding power and pull-out resistance. It is code listed in IAPMO UES ER-192 and meets 2018 and 2021 IRC® and IBC® code requirements for most common wood framing applications.

The screw has a SawTooth® point that makes for fast installations with reduced torque without predrilling, and its specially designed head countersinks easily to provide a clean, flush finish. The T25 bit holds the 6-lobe recess tightly for more secure drive control. Available in 2 1/2", 3", 3 1/2" and 4" lengths for a variety of uses.

Key Features

  • Washer head with underhead box nibs provides increased bearing in structural applications and provides clean and easy countersinking
  • SawTooth® point ensures fast starts, reduces installation torque and eliminates the need for predrilling in most applications
  • The 6-lobe drive provides positive bit engagement resulting in easier installations and longer bit life
  • Quik Guard® coating provides protection in indoor and outdoor applications

Applications

  • Multipurpose wood-to-wood and engineered-wood applications, including framing, indoor/outdoor projects

Product Includes

  • Driver bit BIT25T-2-R2

Patent Information

  • US Patents 9,523,383; 11,181,138

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Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
New products
Model No. Coating/Material Length (in.) Head Diameter (in.) Shank Diameter (in.) Drive Type Head Type Thread Type Thread Length (in.) Point Type Packaging Qty.
SDWS16212Q Quik Guard® Coating 2 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 1/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 1000
SDWS16212QMB Quik Guard® Coating 2 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 1/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 250
SDWS16212QR150 Quik Guard® Coating 2 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 1/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 150
SDWS16212QR50 Quik Guard® Coating 2 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 1/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 50
SDWS16212QR75 Quik Guard® Coating 2 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 1/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 75
SDWS16300Q Quik Guard® Coating 3 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 5/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 1000
SDWS16300QMB Quik Guard® Coating 3 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 5/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 250
SDWS16300QR150 Quik Guard® Coating 3 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 5/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 150
SDWS16300QR50 Quik Guard® Coating 3 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 5/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 50
SDWS16300QR75 Quik Guard® Coating 3 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 1 5/8 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 75
SDWS16312Q Quik Guard® Coating 3 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 2 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 750
SDWS16312QR150 Quik Guard® Coating 3 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 2 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 150
SDWS16312QR50 Quik Guard® Coating 3 1/2 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 2 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 50
SDWS16400Q Quik Guard® Coating 4 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 2 1/2 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 750
SDWS16400QR150 Quik Guard® Coating 4 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 2 1/2 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 150
SDWS16400QR50 Quik Guard® Coating 4 0.450 0.160 T25 6-Lobe Low Profile Head Serrated Threads 2 1/2 SawTooth® Type-17 Point 50

Product Information Table

Model No. Length (in.) Drive Type Head Diameter (in.) Head Type Thread Length Thread Type Shank Diameter (in.) Point Type Coating/Material Packaging Quantity UPC
SDWS16212QR75 2 1/2 T-25 6-Lobe 0.44 Low Profile Head 1.125 Serrated Threads 0.160 SawTooth™ Type-17 Point Quik Guard® Coating 75 707392908746
SDWS16212QMB 2 1/2 T-25 6-Lobe 0.44 Low Profile Head 1.125 Serrated Threads 0.160 SawTooth™ Type-17 Point Quik Guard® Coating 250 707392954125
SDWS16212Q 2 1/2 T-25 6-Lobe 0.44 Low Profile Head 1.125 Serrated Threads 0.160 SawTooth™ Type-17 Point Quik Guard® Coating 1000 707392322153
SDWS16300QR75 3 T-25 6-Lobe 0.44 Low Profile Head 1.625 Serrated Threads 0.160 SawTooth™ Type-17 Point Quik Guard® Coating 75 707392755081
SDWS16300QMB 3 T-25 6-Lobe 0.44 Low Profile Head 1.625 Serrated Threads 0.160 SawTooth™ Type-17 Point Quik Guard® Coating 250 707392301486
SDWS16300Q 3 T-25 6-Lobe 0.44 Low Profile Head 1.625 Serrated Threads 0.160 SawTooth™ Type-17 Point Quik Guard® Coating 1000 707392581345

Load Tables

SDWS Framing Screw — Allowable Shear Loads for Sawn Lumber

Length (in.) Model Side Member Thickness (in.) Main Member Penetration (in.) Reference Allowable Shear Load (lb.)
SP DFL SPF/HF
  1. All applications are based on full penetration into the main member. Full penetration is the screw length minus the side member thickness.
  2. Allowable loads are shown at the wood load duration factor of CD = 1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD = 1.6. Tabulated values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors per the NDS.
  3. For minimum fastener spacing requirements for both side and main members, see the Spacing Requirements Figure and Table below.
  4. For in-service moisture content greater than 19% use CM = 0.70.
  5. Screws must be installed straight into the side grain of the wood main member with the screw axis at a 90° angle to the wood fibers.
2 1/2 SDWS16212 1 1/2 0.9 131 106 99
3 SDWS16300 1 1/2 1.4 229 150 150
2 0.9 129 129 89
3 1/2 SDWS16312 1 1/2 2.0 254 254 199
4 SDWS16400 1 1/2 2.5 254 254 199
2 2.0 262 262 199

SDWS Framing Screw Spacing Requirements

  1. Table loads must be multiplied by adjustment factor of 0.93.
  2. Table loads must be multiplied by adjustment factor of 0.91.
  3. For axial loading only, use the following minimum dimensions: end distance = 2 1/4", edge distance = 7/8", spacing parallel to grain = 1 5/8", spacing perpendicular to grain = 7/8".

Strong-Drive SDWS Framing Screw Spacing Requirements for Non-Prescriptive Construction

SDWS Framing Screw — Reference Withdrawal Design Loads, W (lb/in.)

Model Fastener Length (in.) Thread Length (in.) Reference Withdrawal Design Loads, W (lb/in.) Max. Reference Withdrawal Design Loads, WMAX (lb.)
SP DFL SPF/HF SP DFL SPF/HF
  1. The tabulated reference withdrawal values (W) are in pounds per inch of the thread penetration into the main member.
  2. The tabulated reference withdrawal values (Wmax) are in pounds where the entire thread length must penetrate into the main member.
  3. Tabulated reference withdrawal values (W) and (Wmax) are shown at a CD = 1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD = 1.6. Tabulated values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors from the NDS as referenced in the IBC or IRC.
  4. Values are based on the lesser of withdrawal from the main member or pull-through of a 1 1/2" side member. For in-service moisture content greater than 19% use CM = 0.65.
SDWS16212 2.40 1.125 177 132 103 199 149 116
SDWS16300 2.90 1.625 192 127 122 310 205 200
SDWS16312 3.50 2.000 181 169 127 345 300 200
SDWS16400 4.00 2.500 181 169 127 345 300 200

SDWS Framing Screw — Allowable Shear Loads for Wood Structural Panel Side Member

  1. Allowable loads are shown at the wood load duration factor of CD=1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD=1.6. Tabulated loads must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors per the NDS.
  2. WSP side members for tests was oriented strand board (equivalent specfic gravity = 0.50).
  3. All applications are based on full penetration into the main member. Full penetration is the screw length minus the side member thickness.
  4. Screws must be installed straight into the side grain of the wood main member with the screw axis at a 90° angle to the wood fibers.

SDWS Framing Screw — Allowable Pull-Through Loads for Wood Structural Panel Side Member

  1. Allowable loads are shown at the wood load duration factor pf CD=1.0. Loads may be increased for load duration per the building code up to a CD=1.6. Tabulated loads must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors per the NDS.
  2. WSP side members for tests were oriented strand board (equivalent specfic gravity = 0.50).
  3. For connections with 15/32" and 23/32" thick OSB side members, the lesser of withdrawal loads from the main and pull-through loads from WSP side member shall be used in design.

See the Fastening Systems Technical Guide and refer to the Alphabetical Index for additional load tables, technical data and installation instructions for the Strong-Drive® SDWS Framing screw.

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