A chipboard screw functions similarly to a wood screw except that it’s used when the installation calls for extra strong hold. A chipboard screw is able to provide that extra hold because it’s threaded all the way to the underside of its head while the wood screw is not. A chipboard screw is also a self-tapping screw which works on all types of timber such as MDF, hardwood, softwood, and, of course, chipboard. Generally, screws don’t need nuts to get fastened. They become secure by being tightened into the hole using a screwdriver. Screws are usually shorter than the width of the material being screwed and don’t protrude on to the other side.

A chipboard screw is typically made of carbon steel or stainless steel. It can also be galvanized to provide corrosion resistance. The advantages of chipboard screw, aside from the extra strength it provides, are that 1) it’s easy to screw in, 2) it doesn’t crack or split the wood, 3) it cuts cleanly, 4) it’s snapping resistant, and 5) has a long service life.