[Canadian Tire] Hillman #8 x 3" Brown Deck Screws 1000 pk $29.99 (Reg. $49.99) starts April 22/23

Apr 20th, 2021 9:47 am

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hill15 [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Nov 19, 2015; 5108 posts; 42577 upvotes

Apr 20th, 2021 9:47 am

[Canadian Tire] Hillman #8 x 3" Brown Deck Screws 1000 pk $29.99 (Reg. $49.99) starts April 22/23

Deal Link:: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/hill ... 0124p.html
Price:: $29.99
Savings:: 40%
Retailer:: Canadian Tire

If you missed the deal a few weeks ago, Brown deck screws are on sale for $29.99 in the upcoming flyer.

Starts April 22-28 for the Quebec region and April 23-29 for rest of Canada.

No mention in the flyer if the Green deck screws are also on sale. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/hill ... 0318p.html

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Apr 20th, 2021 9:59 am

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sirxterminator: Deal Addict; Dec 10, 2012; 1183 posts; 1261 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Apr 20th, 2021 9:59 am

Who would buy green screws when all pressure treated wood is brown in color now?

Sale on deck screws is signal that summer is just around the corner, however with lumber prices through the roof, price of screws is really now a non issue.

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Apr 20th, 2021 10:16 am

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aviator_13: Deal Addict; Aug 25, 2009; 2116 posts; 2168 upvotes

Apr 20th, 2021 10:16 am

sirxterminator wrote: ↑ Who would buy green screws when all pressure treated wood is brown in color now?

Sale on deck screws is signal that summer is just around the corner, however with lumber prices through the roof, price of screws is really now a non issue.

$20 is $20 - this is RFD; people have jumped through hours of hoops for a lot less

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Apr 21st, 2021 9:39 am

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chrisanthony14: Deal Addict; Nov 2, 2008; 2347 posts; 911 upvotes; toronto

Apr 21st, 2021 9:39 am

These screws are pretty poor in quality. I had quite a few (browns) snap on me when rebuilding my deck so I went to grks from the home depot.

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Apr 21st, 2021 9:44 am

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shortye: Member; Nov 23, 2008; 345 posts; 272 upvotes

Apr 21st, 2021 9:44 am

Bought them last year to build a tire rack, no issues with so far. Tire rack still solid but I was using 2x4.

Apr 21st, 2021 9:57 am

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walleye*guy: Deal Addict; Mar 30, 2004; 2494 posts; 1452 upvotes; Edmonton

Apr 21st, 2021 9:57 am

Greens were on sale a couple of weeks ago..... same price

Now it’s the browns turn

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten....

Apr 21st, 2021 10:20 am

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AncasterRFD: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2012; 15368 posts; 9939 upvotes; Southern Ontario

Apr 21st, 2021 10:20 am

I have the same ones and re-surfaced a large deck last year, didn’t have any heads break off. The other day I removed a few boards to wire speakers and re-used the screws no problem. Some bad batches?

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Apr 21st, 2021 10:22 am

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RCGA: Deal Fanatic; Dec 10, 2008; 5030 posts; 1709 upvotes

Apr 21st, 2021 10:22 am

These are total crap outdoors.

I installed a light-duty garden gate using these (Hillman brown) last year and had two screws completely shear off. I used the green version a few years ago on a deck and had nothing but problems with rust.

Let's hug it out

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Apr 21st, 2021 10:38 am

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kiasu: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 16641 posts; 4363 upvotes

Apr 21st, 2021 10:38 am

will this rust or release any chemical? i want to build a garden bed with untreated wood...

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Apr 21st, 2021 12:06 pm

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AgedOne: Jr. Member; Feb 20, 2019; 124 posts; 211 upvotes

Apr 21st, 2021 12:06 pm

kiasu wrote: ↑ will this rust or release any chemical? i want to build a garden bed with untreated wood...

To protect wood, nowadays they use preservatives called ACQ. It can leach copper into the soil, but according to research, your plants would die way before you'd get any poisoning. As for the screws, they are usually galvanized, so they can release zinc.

But, the quantity would be so infinitely small... you don't need to be afraid, IMO.

In any case, with our winters, untreated wood lasts only 2-3 years before it rots away in the garden, whereas treated or cedar lasts for a good 7-10 years+.

Apr 22nd, 2021 10:11 am

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hill15 [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Nov 19, 2015; 5108 posts; 42577 upvotes

Apr 22nd, 2021 10:11 am

Looks like only the Brown screws will be on sale this time.

Apr 26th, 2021 9:54 am

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sonyminidiscman: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2005; 2469 posts; 3281 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 26th, 2021 9:54 am

kiasu wrote: ↑ will this rust or release any chemical? i want to build a garden bed with untreated wood...

i built 3 raised bed using 2x6 untreated wood. Still good after 5 years, this year i decided to move one bed so took one apart as it was failing in one corner. failure is due to the screw rusted and snapped in half and the screw i used are these brown deck screws. these don't take shear forces well as they are meant to hold deck boards down.

Most of the untreated wood was actually still alright. reused a few pieces for the new bed.

I rebuilt it using untreated 2x12 cause i found some cheap, I think was used by outdoor skating rink. and this time corner used galvanized nails and screws. screws for holding and nails for shear strength.

Having said that, just build the bed using whatever you find cheap.... with lumber prices nowadays, hard to grow enough veggies to make it worth while lol...

Apr 26th, 2021 10:12 am

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sameerhira: Jr. Member; Mar 15, 2016; 151 posts; 214 upvotes; Oakville, ON

Apr 26th, 2021 10:12 am

These screws suck lol. Don’t last over 2-3 times on an impact as the top half breaks off!

Tried with all types of woods, the only ones they seem to last in are pine

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Apr 26th, 2021 10:18 am

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HotDealsRock: Sr. Member; Feb 14, 2005; 820 posts; 117 upvotes

Apr 26th, 2021 10:18 am

built a wooden deck board walkway with this. Lots of boards are coming loose after 2 years due to these screws rusting and sheering off. Not sure if it's standard for screws used outdoors but it's definitely a PITA to repair (can't pull out the embedded sheared off screws + need to make new holes = ugly!).

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Apr 26th, 2021 10:32 am

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rkjredflag: Deal Addict; Aug 10, 2015; 1995 posts; 865 upvotes; Elgin, ON

Apr 26th, 2021 10:32 am

HotDealsRock wrote: ↑ built a wooden deck board walkway with this. Lots of boards are coming loose after 2 years due to these screws rusting and sheering off. Not sure if it's standard for screws used outdoors but it's definitely a PITA to repair (can't pull out the embedded sheared off screws + need to make new holes = ugly!).

One time I did a quick fence repair using (indoor) construction screws. I was shocked with out quickly they rusted to the point of failure.

Apr 26th, 2021 10:42 am

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Georgie336: Member; Dec 3, 2008; 499 posts; 106 upvotes

Apr 26th, 2021 10:42 am

HotDealsRock wrote: ↑ built a wooden deck board walkway with this. Lots of boards are coming loose after 2 years due to these screws rusting and sheering off. Not sure if it's standard for screws used outdoors but it's definitely a PITA to repair (can't pull out the embedded sheared off screws + need to make new holes = ugly!).

I bought these to use on my deck. Replacing a few boards and all the fascia. Now I'm having second thoughts with all the negative reviews in here. I do NOT want to have to redo it again in a few years. Maybe I'll spend a few more bucks for better screws.

Apr 26th, 2021 10:50 am

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kiasu: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 16641 posts; 4363 upvotes

Apr 26th, 2021 10:50 am

sonyminidiscman wrote: ↑ i built 3 raised bed using 2x6 untreated wood. Still good after 5 years, this year i decided to move one bed so took one apart as it was failing in one corner. failure is due to the screw rusted and snapped in half and the screw i used are these brown deck screws. these don't take shear forces well as they are meant to hold deck boards down.

Most of the untreated wood was actually still alright. reused a few pieces for the new bed.

I rebuilt it using untreated 2x12 cause i found some cheap, I think was used by outdoor skating rink. and this time corner used galvanized nails and screws. screws for holding and nails for shear strength.

Having said that, just build the bed using whatever you find cheap.... with lumber prices nowadays, hard to grow enough veggies to make it worth while lol...

Mind share which screws r u going to use?

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Apr 26th, 2021 11:06 am

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sonyminidiscman: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2005; 2469 posts; 3281 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 26th, 2021 11:06 am

kiasu wrote: ↑ Mind share which screws r u going to use?

I just used these same deck screws, 2 of them has the drawing power to hold it tight to the corner post, then 3 galvanized nails for shear strength, not little dinky ones, thick spiral ones, 4 inch.

the bed moves when its freezing and thawing so the nails should be much better in providing the needed strength. nails bend and screws snap.

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Apr 26th, 2021 11:12 am

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Kynax: Deal Addict; Jul 22, 2004; 1035 posts; 464 upvotes; Montreal

Apr 26th, 2021 11:12 am

For people in Quebec, Canac has great prices on screws even at regular price.

For example, the same exterior screws, in brown, are $18.29 for 500.
https://www.canac.ca/en/brown-treated-w ... ack-107702

I bought a few sizes at Rona this weekend and had no problem price matching with Canac.

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Apr 26th, 2021 11:33 am

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kiasu: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 16641 posts; 4363 upvotes

Apr 26th, 2021 11:33 am

sonyminidiscman wrote: ↑ I just used these same deck screws, 2 of them has the drawing power to hold it tight to the corner post, then 3 galvanized nails for shear strength, not little dinky ones, thick spiral ones, 4 inch.

the bed moves when its freezing and thawing so the nails should be much better in providing the needed strength. nails bend and screws snap.

galvanized nails? mean need to use hammer instead of screwdriver or drills..

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