{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-bugle-head-wood-screw-6-lobe-drive-10-x-2-1-2-in-t25-type-316-2000-pack-t10250dtb","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Bugle-Head Wood Screw, 6-Lobe Drive, #10 x 2-1\/2-in. T25, Type 316, 2000-Pack (T10250DTB)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Harsh Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eType 316 stainless steel gives this screw the corrosion resistance you want for coastal decks, wet environments, and other exterior wood jobs where ordinary fasteners do not hold up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrives Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe T25 6-lobe drive helps reduce cam-out, so you stay engaged in the screw head and get easier driving with less chewed-up recesses and longer bit life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/fastening.svg\" alt=\"fastening\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecking-Focused Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie wood screw uses coarse threads and a Type-17 point to start quickly and pull decking tight to framing without wasting time fighting the fastener.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie T10250DTB Bugle-Head Wood Screw\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Type 316 stainless steel exterior wood screw built for fastening wood decking to wood framing. This is a wood screw designed for exterior wood-to-wood fastening. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eT10250DTB\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this version, you get a #10 x 2-1\/2 inch screw in a 2,000-count box, which makes sense for larger deck builds, waterfront work, and contractors who do not want to run short halfway through a board run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is how the screw behaves during installation. The Type-17 point is made for fast starts, so the screw bites into decking quickly instead of skating around on the board surface. Coarse threads on roughly two-thirds of the shank help pull the deck board down tight to the framing, which is what you want when you are trying to get consistent board seating and a clean finished surface across the whole deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe drive design is another real selling point. This screw uses a T25 6-lobe recess, and that matters because it helps reduce cam-out compared with looser-fitting drive styles. In practical terms, that means the bit stays engaged better, the head is less likely to get stripped during repetitive fastening, and your driver bits tend to last longer. On a big decking job, that adds up in less frustration and fewer interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bugle head is there for a reason too. It is shaped to countersink flush for a cleaner finished look on deck boards and other exterior wood surfaces. If appearance matters, and on visible decking it usually does, that head profile helps you avoid the rough, proud fastener look you get with the wrong screw style. It is a better fit for finish quality without turning this into a delicate fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaterial is a big part of why someone buys this exact screw instead of a cheaper option. T10250DTB is made from \u003cstrong\u003eType 316 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the better call for severe corrosion environments and seaside applications. If the deck is near saltwater, a pool, or constant moisture, this material choice is not a minor spec. It is the reason the fastener holds up instead of becoming the weak link in the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis screw is intended for fastening all types of wood decking including cedar, redwood, preservative-treated wood, and engineered wood. It is not positioned as a general multi-material fastener. It is a purpose-built exterior decking screw, and that is exactly why it makes sense for pros and serious DIY builders who want the right screw for deck boards, rails, trim-adjacent deck work, and other above-ground outdoor wood applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFrom a jobsite practicality standpoint, this box size works well for production work. The package quantity is 2,000 screws, and the pack includes driver bits, so you can get started without hunting down the right bit first. If you are building one deck, resurfacing a larger platform, or stocking up for repeat exterior work, that quantity is a lot more convenient than juggling multiple small boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Contractors building decks in corrosive environments, remodelers doing premium exterior wood work, and homeowners who want to do the job once and not think about fastener failure later. If your project is inland and dry, you may not need Type 316. But if you are working near the coast or around constant moisture, this is the smarter screw to spend money on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade for Exterior Decking Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/xvquct4ach\/jpeg\/F_DBH6L_InstPho_Pho_Inst_BugleHeadWoodScrew-6-Lobe-WaterDeck_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie T10250DTB Bugle-Head Wood Screw being driven into exterior deck boards beside a pool during decking installation\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of screw that makes sense when the deck is exposed to weather, moisture, and daily use. It is built specifically for wood decking, not as a catch-all construction screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood fastening in exterior applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for cedar, redwood, preservative-treated wood, and engineered wood decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStarts Fast and Pulls Boards Tight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/n9icdtxwrx\/jpeg\/F_Bugle-Head_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_Stainelss-Profile_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie T10250DTB Bugle-Head Wood Screw side profile showing coarse threads and Type-17 point for exterior wood fastening\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe thread and point design are what help this screw install efficiently. You get a quick starting tip and enough thread engagement to draw decking down instead of leaving gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eType-17 point helps the screw start quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCoarse threads on about two-thirds of the shank pull material tightly to framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCleaner Drive, Cleaner Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/lnu4x1tktc\/jpeg\/F_Bugle-Head_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_3inch-Screw-Type305_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie T10250DTB Bugle-Head Wood Screw close-up showing bugle head profile for flush countersinking on decking boards\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe head and drive style work together here. You get a more secure bit fit during installation and a bugle head that seats flush for a neater visible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eT25 6-lobe drive helps reduce driver-bit cam-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBugle head is engineered for flush countersinking and a more concealed finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e2,000 Simpson Strong-Tie T10250DTB bugle-head wood screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(2) T25 6-lobe driver bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDrill or impact driver not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFastener Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScrew Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 316 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT25 6-lobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBugle head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType-17 point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.340 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDriver Bit Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses a T25 6-lobe drive. Replacement bit model: BIT25T-2-R2.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood fastening, especially exterior wood decking applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/grass.svg\" alt=\"grass\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Wood Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSuitable for cedar, redwood, preservative-treated wood, and engineered wood decking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eExterior Carpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCoastal Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePressure-Treated Lumber\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCedar and Redwood Decking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eWhen you are fastening near the end of a deck board, predrill first. It takes a little extra time, but it helps prevent splitting and keeps the finished edge looking clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie T10250DTB Bugle-Head Wood Screw for Coastal Deck Builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you are building an exterior deck where corrosion resistance actually matters, this is the right kind of screw to buy instead of trying to save a few bucks on the wrong fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deck builders, remodelers, and serious DIYers working on exterior wood-to-wood fastening, especially around salt air, pools, or constant moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type 316 stainless steel, a T25 6-lobe drive, and a Type-17 point give you the mix of corrosion resistance, easier driving, and solid pull-down you want in decking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 2,000-count box, so it is best suited to bigger projects or regular trade use, and predrilling near board ends is still the smart move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this screw made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for exterior wood-to-wood fastening, especially wood decking applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive bit does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a T25 6-lobe drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a stainless steel screw?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This model is made from Type 316 stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many screws are in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e This T10250DTB package contains 2,000 screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999308083494,"sku":"T10250DTB","price":515.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/T10250DTB_00744039614004_Product_Photo_01_e9095637-5dde-46f7-9b69-50527c2d397a.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-bugle-head-wood-screw-6-lobe-drive-10-x-2-1-2-in-t25-type-316-2000-pack-t10250dtb","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}