Tips and Tricks for Using Fasteners
Working with fasteners involves a few pitfalls. Following are some tips and tricks for using fasteners correctly and safely. Use the Right Fasteners Fasteners come in a variety of types, sizes, and materials. With the great variety of fasteners out there, you may end up with a toolbox full of ‘mix-and-match’ [...]
5 Types of Fasteners You Need to Have in Your Tool Box
Every home and workshop needs a DIY toolbox, and every toolbox needs a range of essential equipment. This includes various types of fasteners for joining together everything from wood to metal, ceramic, and plastics. There are many kinds of fasteners, but the following 5 are considered the most essential for any [...]
Types of Permanent Fasteners
Fasteners used for carpentry, construction, DIY, and marine applications. They come in a wide range of types, and each type in a wide variety of designs. Types of permanent fasteners include bolts, nuts, rivets, staples, and adhesives. However, the most common types of permanent fasteners are stainless steel screws designed so [...]
Tips on How to Avoid Fastener Overdriving
Overdriving fasteners can affect their shear capacity. There are several factors that are responsible for it. But there is a solution to avoid fastener overdriving from happening. Technology has come a long way since screwdrivers were our only option. Today we have cordless drills and automatic machines that have made it [...]
What Kind of Fasteners are Required for Solar Panel Installation?
Considering the best kind of fasteners for solar panel installation may not be top of mind! Going solar is totally worth it in Jupiter, FL. Not only will you be contributing to the environment’s recovery by lowering dependence on fossil fuels, but you will also save a lot of money over [...]
Uses for galvanized steel
Galvanized steel fasteners are more suitable for home construction projects and ornamental fencing. Galvanized steel is also often used in household appliances constantly exposed to water and heavy-duty frames in trucks and buses. Other uses cases include: Phone wiring and equipment boxes Gutters Poles Wind and solar systems Agricultural equipment On [...]
Should I Use Hidden Fasteners for Decking?
With a climate as wonderful as that of the southeastern coast of Florida, decking screws and hidden fasteners are a hot topic among local contractors and homeowners! Building Your Deck Because Florida experiences extreme UV, frequent rain, humidity, salty spray, and hurricanes, building a deck that will last requires careful planning [...]
Tamper Proof Fasteners
Tamper proof fasteners, a.k.a. security fasteners or tamper resistant fasteners can be recognized by their unconventional drive style. Say what!? As the term indicates, the drive of a screw is how it is propelled into the substrate. The shaped hollows and bumps on the screw head are paired with a specific [...]
