Screws and Fasteners to Use for Your Deck
Are you looking to build a beautiful and sturdy deck? Unsightly screws and fasteners are both an eyesore and a potential safety hazard! Whether you are building a brand new deck or updating [...]
What can I do to prevent galling?
Galling occurs (also called cold welding) when the thread of a stainless steel bolt seizes to those of a stainless steel nut or tapped hole. It happens as a result of excessive pressure [...]
Types of grading for high tensile bolts
High tensile bolts are specialized fasteners that are very important for the successful completion of a variety of projects. They are essential to the auto industry, for example, or in the construction and [...]
When to Use Stainless Steel Vs. Galvanized Zinc Screws for Outside Construction
When you’re planning some kind of outdoor structure, such as a deck, you might not usually stop and wonder whether you should use screws that are stainless steel or ones that are made [...]
Hurricane storm fasteners
Here in Florida, it is vital that our homes and businesses are prepared for stormy weather and high winds. The use of hurricane storm fasteners in the construction of roofs and storm panels [...]