Angle Brackets – Galvanised

Name: Galvanised 90 Degree Brackets | Insane Bulk Discounts
Brand: Discount Trade Supplies
SKU: AngleBracket
Availability: InStock

From £0.72£0.86 EX VATINC VAT

General purpose 90 degree brackets made from galvanised steel. Used to reinforce and strengthen timber joints in construction, joinery, and general building work. Available in five sizes from 50x50mm up to 150x150mm.

Size	Price	QTY
150 x 90mm	£1.33£1.60
50 x 50mm	£0.72£0.86
60 x 40mm	£0.74£0.89
90 x 90mm	£1.07£1.28
150 x 150mm	£2.09£2.51

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Description

Galvanised angle brackets are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and then you need a hundred of them. These 90 degree brackets are used wherever timber joints need reinforcing — stud walls, floor joists, roof structures, pergolas, fencing, shelving, and plenty more besides. Made from galvanised steel, they resist corrosion properly rather than just delaying it, which matters when they end up in roofspaces, outbuildings, or anywhere that sees damp air on a regular basis.

Five sizes are available, from the compact 50x50mm bracket right up to the 150x150mm heavy-duty option. The smaller sizes suit light joinery and cabinet work, while the 90x90mm and 150x150mm brackets are more at home on structural timber connections where you need genuine holding strength. The 60x40mm and 150x90mm sizes sit between the two and cover most general site applications without overcomplicating the selection.

Where 90 Degree Brackets Get Used on Site

These brackets are a staple of timber frame construction and general carpentry. Stud partition walls, floor cassettes, ceiling noggins, staircase stringers — anywhere two pieces of timber meet at a right angle and a nail or screw alone is not going to give you enough pull-out resistance. They are equally common in garden and outdoor builds, where the galvanised finish earns its keep against the weather.

Fix them with suitable timber screws or annular ring nails through the pre-punched holes, and you have a connection that is far less likely to work loose over time than a straight-nailed joint. Simple, reliable, and genuinely useful on almost any timber project.

Pro Tip: On structural connections, fit the bracket with the longer leg running with the grain of the main timber to maximise screw engagement and reduce the chance of splitting.

Applications

Galvanised angle brackets are used across construction, joinery, and outdoor building projects wherever timber members meet at 90 degrees. Common applications include stud walling, roofing, decking frames, fencing, pergola construction, shelving units, and general timber repair work. Roofers use them on purlin connections, carpenters reach for them on staircase and floor joist work, and self-builders find them invaluable throughout a project. The galvanised coating makes them suitable for internal and external use, including outbuildings, garden rooms, and any environment where moisture is a factor.

Best For

Stud partition walls
Roof and floor joist connections
Fencing and decking frames
Pergolas and garden structures
Shelving and cabinet framing
General timber joint reinforcement

Available Sizes

50 x 50mm
60 x 40mm
90 x 90mm
150 x 90mm
150 x 150mm

Key Properties

90 degree fixed angle
Galvanised steel construction
Corrosion resistant finish
Pre-punched fixing holes
Suitable for internal and external use

Not suitable for: Not intended for structural steel connections or load-bearing metalwork. Not a substitute for engineer-specified joist hangers or ring beam connectors where calculations require it.

Usage

Select the appropriate bracket size for your timber section. Position the bracket across the joint so each leg sits flush against the timber faces. Use suitable timber screws or annular ring nails through all pre-punched holes to fix securely. For external or damp-prone locations, pair with stainless or hot-dip galvanised fixings to avoid bimetallic corrosion between the fixing and the bracket coating.

Select the bracket size that matches your timber section and the load requirement of the joint
Hold the bracket in position across the right-angle joint, checking that both legs sit flush against the timber faces
Mark fixing hole positions if needed, particularly on hardwood where pre-drilling will prevent splitting
Fix through all pre-punched holes using suitable timber screws or annular ring nails
For external applications, use galvanised or stainless fixings throughout to maintain corrosion resistance

FAQs

What size fixing screws should I use with these angle brackets?

It depends on the bracket size and the timber, but as a general guide, 4mm diameter timber screws at 30–40mm length work well for the smaller brackets. For the 90x90mm and 150mm sizes, step up to 4.5–5mm screws at 40–50mm to get solid engagement without risking a split. Always pre-drill hardwood regardless of screw size.

Can these brackets be used outside?

Yes. The galvanised finish provides good corrosion resistance for external use, including garden structures, fencing, and outbuildings. Just make sure your screws or nails are also galvanised or stainless, otherwise the fixing will rust before the bracket does and you'll have a problem at the joint, not around it.

Which size bracket should I choose for stud walling?

The 90x90mm bracket is the most commonly used size for standard stud partition work. The 50x50mm suits lighter timber sections and non-structural joinery. If you're working on heavier structural framing or larger section timber, the 150x90mm or 150x150mm brackets give you more contact area and a stronger connection.

Technical Information

Manufactured from mild steel with a hot-dip or electro-galvanised coating to provide corrosion resistance in internal and external environments. The 90 degree formed angle maintains dimensional accuracy under load. Pre-punched fixing holes are positioned to distribute stress evenly across the bracket legs when fastened with timber screws or ring shank nails.

Material	Galvanised steel
Angle	90 degrees
Available Sizes	50x50mm, 60x40mm, 90x90mm, 150x90mm, 150x150mm
Finish	Galvanised
Fixing Method	Timber screws or annular ring nails through pre-punched holes
Application	Internal and external timber jointing