| Drilling point matched to roof support |
Confirm whether the screw is for thin metal purlins, heavier steel, or timber battens, and match the drill point or thread style to that substrate. |
A cheaper Tek screw with the wrong point can spin, burn the point, fail to drill, or leave a loose fixing even if the length looks right. |
Ask: What roof support material and thickness is this price based on, and is the drilling point suitable for it? |
| Screw length and washer seating |
Compare the quoted length with the roof sheet profile, insulation or spacer thickness, washer position, and required thread engagement. |
Price changes with length, but cutting length too close can cause leaks, poor pull-down, or weak engagement into the structure. |
Ask: For this panel build-up, what screw length allows the washer to seal without bottoming out or over-compressing? |
| Washer type and sealing material |
Check washer diameter, metal backing, rubber material, and whether the washer is supplied assembled with the screw. |
The washer often decides leak resistance. Two screws with the same diameter and length may not perform the same if the washer differs. |
Ask: Is the quoted price for screws with bonded sealing washers included, and what washer size and material are being quoted? |
| Coating for the roof environment |
Identify the finish being priced and whether it suits indoor roofing, general outdoor exposure, coastal air, or contact with treated timber or dissimilar metals. |
Lower-cost coatings may be acceptable for dry interior use but can shorten service life on exposed roofs. |
Ask: Which coating is included in this price, and is it suitable for the project location and roof material? |
| Pack size, order quantity, and quotation basis |
Compare prices by the same unit, such as per piece, per thousand pieces, or per carton, and confirm packaging, taxes, and freight terms separately. |
A Tek screw for roofing price can look lower because it excludes washers, uses bulk packaging, or quotes a different quantity break. |
Ask: Can you quote the exact specification per 1,000 pieces with washer, coating, packaging, and delivery terms shown separately? |