Q: Do stainless steel screws rust?
No, the #12 × 2 1/2" 316 stainless-steel flat-head screws resist rust in coastal air and other persistently damp settings.
67Z1051 - #12 × 2 1/2" 316 Stainless-Steel Flat-Head Screws, pkg. of 25
Sized to match our stainless-steel hardware, these screws are 316 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, including in coastal applications.
They have well-defined threads, strong necks and a Phillips-drive head. The countersink angle is 90° for flush fitting with the chamfer angle commonly found on today's hardware.
Offered in a package of 25.
No, the #12 × 2 1/2" 316 stainless-steel flat-head screws resist rust in coastal air and other persistently damp settings.
Yes, 316 stainless steel handles the corrosive copper compounds in pressure-treated lumber better than a zinc-plated screw, useful since this heavier gauge is often chosen for structural work.
Yes, the 316 grade is suited to exterior and coastal exposure, where an ordinary fastener would eventually corrode.
| Materials | 316 stainless steel |
| Dimensions | #12 × 2 1/2" |
| Includes | Flat-head screws |
| Package Quantity | Pack of 25 |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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#12 × 2 1/2" 316 Stainless-Steel Flat-Head Screws
Sized to match our stainless-steel hardware, these screws are 316 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, including in coastal applications.
They have well-defined threads, strong necks and a Phillips-drive head. The countersink angle is 90° for flush fitting with the chamfer angle commonly found on today's hardware.
Offered in a package of 25.
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