Also called Lath Screws. Newport Fasteners Wire Lath Modified Truss Head Screws are a stainless steel 305 (18-8) fastener with an extra wide head, twinfast thread and Type 17 Cutting Point. The head consists of an integrally formed washer with a low rounded top that is approximately 75% of the washer diameter.You'll be amazed at the difference an auger point (Type 17) makes on a Stainless Steel screw! These screws are IDEAL for attaching wood or light gauge metal to wood. Threads specially designed for use in wood effectively resist pulling out. The type-17 point allows you to start fast and get the screw into the wood or metal cleanly and easily. Newport Fasteners Lath Screws provide metal to metal and metal to wood fastening with strong holding power, without the need to pre-drill! Self Tapping threads ensure strong holding power while the 305 stainless steel provides the corrosion resistance that will help keep your project last for years. Don't waste money on zinc screws that won't last, rather spend a few cents more today so your project lasts for years. Newport Fasteners metal to metal screws are ideal for attaching lath to wood or steel lstuds for stucco/plaster applications, attaching pre-drilled metal brackets to post framing, or general applications requiring a wide, low profile head.