The Simpson Strong-Tie DSVT158S Deck-Drive DSV Wood Screw (Collated) - 8 x 1-5/8 in. T25 6-Lobe, Tan (2000-Qty) is a collated exterior wood screw built for wood-to-wood deck fastening. This is a collated wood screw designed for exterior decking and other wood-to-wood fastening. Model Number: DSVT158S. If you are running a Quik Drive auto-feed system and want a deck screw that starts fast, countersinks cleanly, and holds up outdoors, this is the right type of fastener.

What matters here is how the screw behaves in the material. The low-torque thread design helps it drive with less resistance, which is a real advantage when you are sinking a lot of fasteners in one session. The high-low tip is built for fast starts, so the screw engages the board quickly instead of skating around on the surface. That helps with speed and helps keep placement more consistent.

The head design is just as important on a deck screw as the coating. Simpson uses a rimmed flat head with nibs, which is there for one reason: cleaner countersinking. On deck boards, that means the head seats more neatly without leaving a rough, proud finish. The variable thread design is optimized for dimensional lumber, and the screw is intended to deal with the swelling and shrinkage common in modern fast-growth wood.

For exterior work, the Quik Guard coating is the main story. It provides corrosion resistance for exterior applications and certain preservative-treated wood, and the screw also meets ICC-ES AC257 performance requirements for exposure conditions 1 and 3. In plain terms, this is not a drywall screw pretending to be a deck screw. It is made for outdoor use where moisture, treated lumber, and seasonal movement matter.

The collated format is what makes this product especially useful for production decking. These screws are compatible with Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive auto-feed screw driving systems, including the Quik Drive PRO200SG2, Quik Drive PRO250G2, and Quik Drive Project Pro. They use a T25 6-lobe drive, so you get solid bit engagement compared to smaller recess styles that tend to cam out under repeated driving.

This screw makes the most sense for deck builders, remodelers, fence crews, and serious DIY users who are already on the Quik Drive platform or want faster repetitive fastening on exterior wood projects. If you are hand-driving a few boards, loose screws may be more practical. If you are fastening a lot of deck boards and want speed, consistency, and a cleaner finished look, this collated Simpson fastener is a smart buy.

Simpson Strong-Tie DSVT158S Deck-Drive DSV Wood Screw (Collated) is the right pick when you want your deck screw to keep up with the tool

This is a purpose-built collated deck fastener for users who care more about consistent outdoor performance and feed speed than shaving a few bucks on generic screws.

• Who it's for: Contractors, deck builders, remodelers, and serious DIY users running Quik Drive auto-feed screw driving systems on exterior wood projects.
• Why it stands out: You get the combination that matters for production fastening: collated feed, low-torque drive, fast-start tip, clean countersinking head, and coating built for exterior wood applications.
• Worth knowing: This is not a universal loose screw box. It makes the most sense if you are set up for Quik Drive or planning to be. That is where the time savings show up.

• Is this a collated screw or a loose screw? This is a collated wood screw supplied in strips for use with compatible Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive auto-feed systems.
• What material is this screw designed to fasten? It is designed for exterior wood-to-wood fastening, including deck boards and dimensional lumber.
• What drive type does it use? It uses a T25 6-lobe drive.
• Can it be used outdoors? Yes. It has a Quik Guard coating for corrosion resistance in exterior applications and certain preservative-treated wood uses.