{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-sdws-timber-exterior-grade-screw-0-220-in-x-8-in-t40-tan-250-pack-sdws22800dbmb","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Exterior Grade Screw, 0.220-in. x 8-in. T40, Tan, 250-Pack (SDWS22800DBMB)","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\u003eStructural Wood Holding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe bold thread design gives these timber screws the grip needed for structural wood-to-wood connections, so you can replace slower through-bolting or traditional lag bolt work in many applications.\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\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Starts, Easy Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe SawTooth point starts quickly and usually eliminates predrilling in wood, while the T40 6-lobe drive gives solid bit engagement so the screw drives with less fight.\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\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior-Grade Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe double-barrier coating is built for select exterior and preservative-treated wood applications, giving you corrosion resistance where ordinary interior screws are the wrong call.\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\"\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 SDWS22800DBMB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screws\u003c\/strong\u003e are exterior-grade structural wood screws built for heavy wood-to-wood fastening. This is a \u003cstrong\u003etimber screw\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003estructural wood-to-wood connections\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eSDWS22800DBMB\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a 0.220 inch diameter, 8 inch length, washer head, and T40 6-lobe drive, this fastener is aimed at contractors, builders, and serious DIY users who need strong pull-through resistance, fast installation, and dependable performance in exterior or treated-wood work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters most here is how the screw goes in and how it holds once it is there. The SawTooth point is made for fast starts and reduced installation torque, which helps the screw bite quickly into wood and cuts down on the need for predrilling in most applications. The bold thread pattern is there for holding power, especially in structural framing, ledgers, fencing, and mass timber connections. If you are trying to move faster than you would with traditional lag bolts, this design is the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe head design is just as important as the shank. Simpson uses a washer head to create a large bearing area, which helps distribute load better than a small conventional head in wood applications. Underhead nibs help the head seat flush with reduced splintering, so the finished connection is cleaner and the head drives down with less tearing at the surface. Size identification on the screw head is also a practical touch when you are sorting hardware on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe drive system is a T40 6-lobe interface, and that matters because a structural screw this size needs strong bit engagement. A better fit between bit and recess means less cam-out, better control, and better bit life when you are driving long fasteners repeatedly. Supplementary product data also notes that retail packaging includes a T40 driver bit, which is useful on the job when you want the right fit from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor exterior work, the double-barrier coating is one of the main reasons to choose this fastener. Simpson positions it for corrosion resistance equivalent to hot-dip galvanization in steel screws and suitable for select exterior and preservative-treated wood applications. In real terms, that makes this a much better choice for outdoor assemblies and treated lumber than a standard interior wood screw that will not hold up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eApplication-wise, this screw fits a wide range of structural fastening work. Known use cases include wood-to-wood ledger applications, mass timber connections such as cross-laminated timber wall-to-wall and floor-to-floor joints, plus lap joints and surface splines. That gives the Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22800DBMB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screws a broader role than a basic deck screw or general-purpose wood fastener. It is a purpose-built structural fastening option for heavier connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you are the buyer, the best fit is clear: builders, framers, fence contractors, remodelers, and anyone doing structural wood fastening who wants a long exterior wood screw with strong engagement and fewer steps during install. If the job calls for an 8 inch structural screw with exterior-grade protection, this one makes sense. If you only need a light-duty wood screw for trim or non-structural work, this is more fastener than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Move Structural Wood Fastening Faster\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:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497950351654_782b7caf522a.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22800DBMB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screws installed in an exterior wood ledger application on a building wall, showing structural wood-to-wood fastening in real jobsite use\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThese screws are made for jobs where speed matters but the connection still has to be structural. Instead of slowing down with hardware that needs more prep, you get a fastener designed to start quickly and drive cleanly into heavy wood members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for structural wood-to-wood connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for ledger applications, lap joints, and mass timber connections\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\u003eDrive Engagement That Makes Long Screws More Manageable\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:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497950351654_150cc58b0a4f.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22800DBMB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screws washer head and T40 6-lobe drive recess, showing the structural screw head detail for fastening heavy lumber\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOn an 8 inch timber screw, the drive interface is not a small detail. The T40 6-lobe recess gives solid contact with the bit, which helps keep the driver engaged and makes repeated installation less frustrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eT40 6-lobe drive for positive engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWasher head creates a large bearing area\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\u003eExterior-Grade Performance for Treated and Outdoor Wood\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:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497950351654_96b58f1c2e7c.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22800DBMB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screws being driven into an outdoor wood fence rail and post connection, showing exterior structural fastening in treated lumber\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe coating is one of the big reasons to choose this screw. For exterior projects and select preservative-treated wood applications, the double-barrier coating gives the corrosion resistance needed for longer service life than an ordinary interior fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDouble-barrier coated exterior-grade steel screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTan finish blends better with many treated wood applications\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\u003e(250) Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22800DBMB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screws, 0.220 in. x 8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\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\u003eTimber screw \/ hand-drive screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eStructural wood-to-wood fastening\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.220 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eT40 6-lobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWasher head\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDouble-barrier coating, tan\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eThread Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBold, fully threaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePoint Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSawTooth point\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e22.9 lbs\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        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDriver Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses a T40 6-lobe drive bit for installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood fastening, including structural members and mass timber connections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eExposure Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDouble-barrier coating is intended for select exterior and preservative-treated wood applications.\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\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMass Timber Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eLedger Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eExterior Wood Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFencing\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=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eFor long structural screws like this, keep steady pressure on the driver and let the SawTooth point do the starting work. If you back off pressure once the threads grab, that is when long screws are most likely to slip the bit and chew up the recess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n        12 month warranty listed in supplementary product data.\n      \u003c\/div\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 SDWS22800DBMB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screws for real structural wood work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of long structural wood screw you buy when a regular wood screw is not even in the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders, framers, fence crews, and remodelers doing heavy wood-to-wood fastening, especially outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of SawTooth point, T40 6-lobe drive, washer head, and double-barrier coating makes it faster to install and better suited to exterior structural work than general-purpose screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 250-pack of 8 inch structural screws weighing 22.9 pounds, so it is a jobsite quantity fastener, not a small weekend hardware pack.\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 designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for structural wood-to-wood fastening, including ledger applications, lap joints, surface splines, and mass timber connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require predrilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplementary product data states the SawTooth point eliminates the need for predrilling in almost every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat driver bit does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a T40 6-lobe drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for exterior use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is an exterior-grade screw with a double-barrier coating intended for select exterior and preservative-treated wood applications.\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":52999307755814,"sku":"SDWS22800DBMB","price":314.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/SDWS22800DBMB_00746056116707_Product_Photo_01_3da76e8f-7cec-4c10-9c33-19d04cd9c0d8.jpg?v=1779135460","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-sdws-timber-exterior-grade-screw-0-220-in-x-8-in-t40-tan-250-pack-sdws22800dbmb","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}