5 Inch Gutter Screw #12-13 | 1/4 Hex Washer Head

A Gutter Fastener Should Hold the Job Together, Not Create Rework

Gutter installation slows down when screws are too short for the attachment point, the driver slips off the head, the fastener starts poorly, or the wrong screw leaves the crew questioning the connection. Every stripped head, loose bracket, or missed bite costs time on the ladder.

The 5 Inch Gutter Screw #12-13 is built for that fastening problem: a long gutter and sheet-metal fastener with #12-13 threading, a 1/4 inch hex washer head, and a sharp sheet metal point for compatible gutter hardware and installation work.

Built for Gutter Fastening Jobs That Need Reach and Control

Made for Contractors Who Do Not Want Fastener Guesswork on the Ladder

The 5 Inch Gutter Screw #12-13 is a long gutter and sheet-metal fastener designed for compatible gutter installation and repair tasks. The uploaded listing identifies the product as a 5 inch gutter screw with #12-13 threading, a 1/4 inch hex washer head, a sharp sheet metal point, and steel with a corrosion-resistant finish.

For gutter installers, the value is repeatable fastening. The 5 inch length provides additional reach when the application requires it, the 1/4 inch hex washer head pairs with the right nut setter or driver, and the sharp point helps start the screw into compatible sheet-metal and gutter components.

For gutter cleaning contractors, repair crews, and DIY homeowners, this screw is useful for compatible repair, replacement, and fastening tasks where a 5 inch #12-13 gutter screw is the correct match. The fastener should be selected based on the material stack, substrate condition, driver fit, and local installation requirements.

GutterAll in Damascus, OR supports gutter installers and contractors with fastener selection, tool matching, in-store pickup, local delivery, and nationwide shipping. Website chat is the fastest way to confirm whether this screw length, thread, and head style fit the gutter hardware being installed.

The Real Pain Point Is a Weak or Sloppy Fastener Match

A gutter screw can look simple, but the wrong length, head size, thread, or point can create slow starts, stripped heads, poor engagement, or fasteners that do not suit the material stack. That is where crews lose time and confidence.

This screw helps solve that selection problem by giving installers a clearly specified fastener: 5 inch length, #12-13 threading, 1/4 inch hex washer head, and sharp sheet metal point. When those specs match the job, installation is cleaner and more predictable.

The best result comes from confirming the application before use: material thickness, backing/substrate, driver bit size, finish compatibility, pilot-hole needs, and whether a 5 inch fastener is appropriate for the exact gutter detail.

Where This Screw Creates the Most Value

How the Screw Fits the Gutter Installation Workflow

The screw is driven with a compatible 1/4 inch nut setter or hex driver. The washer head helps provide a broader bearing surface than a plain hex head, while the sharp point helps start the fastener into compatible gutter or sheet-metal material.

The installer should keep the driver square to the head, avoid overdriving, and confirm that the screw is long enough for the attachment but not so long that it interferes with hidden conditions behind the fastening point.

Choose the Screw Based on the Attachment Detail

Key Features

Quick Decision Summary

Choose the 5 Inch Gutter Screw #12-13 when the installation calls for a long compatible gutter or sheet-metal fastener with #12-13 threading, a 1/4 inch hex washer head, and a sharp sheet metal point. Confirm screw length, substrate, driver size, and finish compatibility before use.

Benefits Crews Notice Fast

• Provides a specified 5 inch gutter fastener for compatible applications
• #12-13 threading supports defined fastener selection
• 1/4 inch hex washer head pairs with compatible nut setters
• Sharp sheet metal point helps start into compatible metal materials
• Useful for gutter installation, repairs, and sheet-metal fastening tasks
• Helps reduce time lost from mismatched shop fasteners
• Supports cleaner installation when matched to the right driver and material
• Useful for contractor truck, shop, and field repair kits
• Washer head helps provide bearing surface at the fastening point
• Longer reach helps when the assembly requires a deeper fastener
• Helps installers avoid guessing thread, head, and point style
• Works with compatible power tools and hand drivers using the correct nut setter
• Useful for gutter installers, repair crews, and maintenance work
• Can support exterior work when the finish is appropriate for the application
• Supported by GutterAll fastener guidance through website chat

Product Specifications

Who Keeps These Screws in the Fastener Bin?

Setup and Use Guide

1. Confirm the application calls for a 5 inch #12-13 gutter screw.
2. Inspect the screw for damaged threads, bent shaft, damaged point, or compromised finish.
3. Confirm the substrate and material stack can accept the screw length and thread type.
4. Choose a compatible 1/4 inch nut setter or hex driver that fully seats on the washer head.
5. Position the screw square to the fastening surface before starting the driver.
6. Start at a controlled speed so the point tracks correctly and the head stays engaged.
7. Drive the screw until the washer head seats properly without crushing the gutter component or overdriving the fastener.
8. Check the connection for movement, poor bite, stripped material, or misalignment.
9. Replace any screw that strips, bends, loses head engagement, or fails to seat correctly.
10. Store unused screws dry and separated from incompatible materials that could damage the finish.

Pro Tip

Pair this screw with the correct 1/4 inch nut setter before heading up the ladder. A worn bit can round heads, slow the drive, and make a good fastener feel like the wrong fastener.

Frequently Asked Questions

Power Tool and Fastener Safety Notice

Wear eye protection when driving screws. Keep fingers, gloves, loose clothing, and debris clear of rotating bits, screw heads, and pinch points.

Do not overdrive the fastener. Overdriving can damage the gutter component, strip the substrate, crush material, or reduce connection quality.

This screw is not a structural engineering fastener unless specified by the project requirements. Confirm substrate, fastener spacing, finish compatibility, and local code requirements before installation.

Need Help Matching the Screw to the Job?

The right fastener depends on screw length, thread, head style, driver bit, material stack, substrate, and finish compatibility. Website chat is the fastest way to confirm whether this 5 inch #12-13 gutter screw fits the installation.

Product Summary Box

The 5 Inch Gutter Screw #12-13 is a long gutter and sheet-metal fastener with a 1/4 inch hex washer head, sharp sheet metal point, and corrosion-resistant steel finish listed in the product details. It helps contractors use a specified fastener for compatible gutter installation, repair, and sheet-metal fastening tasks where this length, thread, head, and point are appropriate.