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Drywall screw

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Special screw made to attach drywall to wood studs or steel studs. They come in various lengths and coarse thread for wood, fine thread for steel studs.If going into steel studs gauge 20 or thicker a self tapping variant is required. Source: Jason Lebeau a 24 year drywall industry veteran.

A drywall screw is a specialized fastener with a sharp point, deep threads, and a bugle-shaped head, designed to securely attach drywall (gypsum board) to wood or metal studs, providing strong holding power without tearing the paper surface for a flush finish. They're usually made of hardened steel, often with a black phosphate coating for rust resistance, and come in coarse (for wood) or fine (for metal) threads, with specific lengths for different drywall thicknesses.