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Can East Coast Fencing 150mm flush head screws be used with railway sleepers?

Updated 13th August 2026

Do self-drilling 150mm timber screws always eliminate the need for a pilot hole?

Updated 23rd August 2026

Does a fence panel security bracket replace the normal panel fixings?

Updated 16th August 2026

Should a ring latch be fitted before or after the garden gate is hung?

Updated 16th August 2026

Will a 150mm square gate post fit a 100mm fence post spike or bolt-down support?

Updated 29th August 2026

Can the Gate Furniture Pack be used on an existing garden gate?

Updated 11th August 2026

Does a 900mm-wide garden gate automatically need 450mm tee hinges?

Updated 25th August 2026

How do I choose between 50mm, 75mm and 100mm Impact Professional Wood Screws?

Updated 26th August 2026

What does BZP mean on East Coast Fencing gate furniture?

Updated 16th August 2026

What is the difference between a gate drop bolt and a pad bolt?

Updated 26th August 2026

Can a 46mm fence panel clip be used with concrete fence posts?

Updated 16th August 2026

Can I use a bolt-down fence post support on paving slabs?

Updated 23rd August 2026

Does 1,000-hour salt spray testing mean 150mm flush-head screws only last 1,000 hours outdoors?

Updated 11th August 2026

Does a 450mm tee hinge mean it is for a 450mm-wide gate?

Updated 22nd August 2026

Does a ring latch replace a padlockable gate bolt?

Updated 23rd August 2026

What do the Type 17 point, milling shank and countersunk head do on Impact Professional Wood Screws?

Updated 24th August 2026

What is the difference between a drive-in fence spike and a bolt-down post support?

Updated 26th August 2026

When would I use 150mm flush-head screws instead of 100mm Impact Professional wood screws?

Updated 31st August 2026

Which drive-in fence spike fits a 75mm or 100mm wooden fence post?

Updated 14th August 2026