Key Features

Built for Quik Drive This Simpson Strong-Tie CBSDQ214S CBSDQ Sheathing-to-CFS Screw is a collated screw made for Quik Drive auto-feed systems, so you can keep fastening sheathing to cold-formed steel without stopping to handle loose screws one at a time. Cleaner Set Finish The ribbed flat head uses nibs to countersink more easily, which helps the screw seat cleanly and leave a smoother finished surface on sheathing applications. Winged Drill Point The #2 drill point with wings is designed to reduce jacking when fastening sheathing to steel, which helps pull materials together instead of fighting the screw on the way in.

Overview

The Simpson Strong-Tie CBSDQ214S CBSDQ Sheathing-to-CFS Screw is a collated sheathing-to-cold-formed-steel screw built for fastening sheathing materials to CFS framing. This is a collated screw designed for fastening sheathing to cold-formed steel framing. Model Number: CBSDQ214S. In plain terms, it is made for crews working interior walls, floors, and modular or factory-built assemblies who want consistent drive depth, faster install speed, and compatibility with the Quik Drive system instead of loose fasteners.

This specific version is a #10 x 2-1/4 in. screw with 16 threads per inch, a 0.322 in. head diameter, and a maximum grip length of 1.70 in. That matters because screw size, length, and grip range directly affect how well the fastener draws sheathing tight and penetrates the steel member correctly. Simpson pairs that with a ribbed flat head, which helps the screw countersink for a smoother surface, and a #2 undersized square drive, which is a practical choice for positive bit engagement in repetitive fastening.

Where this screw earns its keep is the point design. The #2 drill point with wings is intended to help prevent jacking. On the job, that means the screw is better suited to pulling sheathing down to the framing instead of lifting or holding the material off the steel as it drives. If you have ever dealt with panels that want to sit proud or shift while fastening, that is not a small detail. It is one of the main reasons these screws exist.

The collated format is just as important as the screw geometry. Because the CBSDQ214S is built for the Quik Drive collated screw system, it is aimed at users who need production speed and repeatability more than anything. That makes it a good fit for installers doing long runs of sheathing fastening where hand-feeding individual screws slows the whole job down. For modular construction, trailer walls, and interior steel-framed assemblies, that kind of workflow improvement adds up fast.

Simpson uses Quik Guard coating on this model. The important part is not just the coating name, but the usage limit that comes with it: this screw is intended for dry, interior, noncorrosive environments only. That is the honest line. If your job is exposed to constant moisture or a corrosive environment, this is the wrong screw. If you are fastening sheathing to interior CFS in the environment it was designed for, the coating and application match well.

Application-wise, Simpson lists this screw for sheathing to cold-formed steel, ideally suited for fastening sheathing to interior walls and floors, including trailer walls, with recommended metal thicknesses in the 11 to 18 gauge range. It may also be used as prescribed by code for shearwalls and diaphragms as described in AISI S240, S400 and S213. That gives contractors and spec-driven buyers a clearer idea of where this fastener belongs in actual assemblies.

Tool compatibility is straightforward. The CBSDQ214S works with the Quik Drive PRO250G2 and Quik Drive PRO300SG2 according to Simpson’s model table. If your crew is already on the Quik Drive platform, this is the kind of product that keeps the system doing what it is supposed to do: feed reliably, drive consistently, and move faster than hand-loaded screws on repetitive fastening work.

Who should buy it? This screw makes the most sense for modular builders, steel framing crews, drywall and sheathing installers, and general contractors fastening panel products to CFS in interior applications. If you are using a compatible Quik Drive tool and need a collated screw for steel framing sheathing work, this is the right category of fastener. If you need an exterior or highly corrosive-environment fastener, keep looking.

Faster Repetitive Fastening

The collated strip is the whole point of choosing this fastener over loose screws. It keeps the feed sequence moving in compatible Quik Drive tools so crews can cover more wall and floor area with less interruption.

• Quik Drive collated screw format for auto-feed installation
• Packaging quantity is 1000 screws per box for production work

Seats Cleanly in Sheathing

The ribbed flat head is there for finish quality, not just looks. It helps the screw countersink more easily so the head sits down properly instead of standing proud and creating a rough surface.

• Ribbed flat head with nibs for easier countersinking
• #2 undersized square drive helps keep bit engagement positive

Made to Pull Materials Together

The drill point with wings is designed to reduce jacking during installation. That is a real jobsite benefit when you are trying to keep sheathing tight to steel studs or tracks without fighting panel lift.

• #2 drill point with wings helps prevent jacking
• Recommended for sheathing to 11 to 18 gauge cold-formed steel

What’s in the Box

• (1000) Simpson Strong-Tie CBSDQ214S #10 x 2-1/4 in. CBSDQ Sheathing-to-CFS collated screws
• (1) Driver bit

Key Specifications

Compatibility

Compatible Quik Drive Tools Fits Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive PRO250G2 and Quik Drive PRO300SG2 tools. Drive Interface Uses a #2 undersized square drive. A driver bit is included in each box. Replacement bit: BIT2SU.

Built For

Factory-Built / Modular Construction Cold-Formed Steel Framing Interior Walls Interior Floors Trailer Walls Sheathing Fastening General Contracting Steel Framing Crews

Pro Tip

Match this CBSDQ214S to the right Quik Drive tool before you order. It is compatible with the PRO250G2 and PRO300SG2, and using the correct tool and square drive bit is what keeps collated screws feeding cleanly instead of turning a fast install into a jam-clearing session.

At a Glance

2-1/4 in. Screw Length #10 Screw Size 16 TPI Thread Pitch 1000 Per Box

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Made for crews who want speed, not hand-fed screw buckets

The Simpson Strong-Tie CBSDQ214S CBSDQ Sheathing-to-CFS Screw is the right buy if you are fastening sheathing to interior cold-formed steel with a Quik Drive setup and you want clean seating, good pull-down, and production-friendly packaging.

• Who it’s for: Contractors, modular builders, and steel framing crews using compatible Quik Drive tools for repetitive sheathing fastening.
• Why it stands out: The collated format saves time, the ribbed flat head helps leave a smoother finish, and the winged drill point is designed to reduce jacking.
• Worth knowing: This is an interior-use fastener for dry, noncorrosive environments. If the job is exposed or wet, do not try to make this screw do work it was not designed for.

Common Questions

• What is this screw designed to fasten? It is designed to fasten sheathing materials to cold-formed steel framing.
• What steel thickness is it recommended for? Simpson lists it for sheathing to cold-formed steel in the 11 to 18 gauge range.
• Which Quik Drive tools does it fit? This model is listed as compatible with the Quik Drive PRO250G2 and PRO300SG2.
• Can it be used in exterior or corrosive environments? No. Simpson states it should be used in dry, interior, noncorrosive environments only.