SPAX Hex Head HCR PowerLags XF
Diameter
Length
Package Size
SPAX Hex Head HCR PowerLags XF
1/4" / 3" / 12ct (Project Pack)
JMP Wood Carteret
1100 Milik Street
Carteret NJ 07008
United States
Experience faster, cleaner structural wood-to-wood connections with hex head structural screws. Engineered for demanding projects, these innovative fasteners eliminate the need for pre-drilling thanks to SPAX’s advanced 4CUT™ Point. The razor-sharp tip delivers quick starts, reduced splitting, and smooth penetration for efficient installation in both dimensional lumber and large timbers.
POWERLAGS XF hex head screws offer a confident, slip-free fit, ensuring maximum torque and reducing the risk of stripping or cam-outs for a smoother, hassle-free installation.
Choose the HCR® exterior double barrier coating for long-lasting protection in treated lumber and harsh outdoor environments—perfect for decks, pergolas, gazebos, landscaping timbers, and outdoor structures. Every POWERLAGS XF screw is carefully heat-treated to achieve an ideal balance of strength and ductility for structural reliability.
Material and Coating:
Cold-rolled "carbon steel" wire, heat treated for strength and durability and plated with an HCR (High Corrosion Resistant) double barrier coating. HCR is tested and recognized for use in ground contact pressure treated lumber for exterior, freshwater general construction applications.
Features:
- 10% FASTER INSTALLATION: Optimized thread pitch design along with SPAX 4CUT Point and serrated threads.
- NO PRE-DRILLING REQUIRED: Razor-sharp tip delivers a fast, clean start, reduces splitting, and ensures smoother installation in wood and treated lumber.
- SECURE HEX HEAD DESIGN: The hex head offers a confident, slip-free fit, ensuring maximum torque and reducing the risk of stripping or cam-outs for a smoother, hassle-free installation.
- CODE-APPROVED STRENGTH: Backed by third-party testing and IRC/IBC code approvals for structural use, delivering verified performance and peace of mind on demanding builds.
Typical Applications:
- Deck ledger to residential band joist attachments
- Exterior treated lumber pergolas and gazebos
- Landscaping timber
- Outdoor furniture
- Exterior fencing posts
- Exterior out buildings

SPAX engineered fasteners are the most advanced fastener product on the market.
They're tested under the toughest scenarios, including structural integrity and breakage and corrosion for code-compliance, creating more confidence in every connect.


























