We would be willing to bet that everyone reading this has a box or two – or maybe even an old tin can or pickle bottle – on a shelf in their garage, filled with an assortment of stainless steel screwsRead more
Types of screws and when to use them
What Are the Different Grades of Bolts and How Can They be Used?
Bolts are available in a wide variety of different grades, which usually indicate a bolt’s tensile strength. If you are new to the world of fasteners, you will probably like to know which grades of bolts are used for what...
Read moreHow to Install Composite Decking with Hidden Fasteners
If you are considering installing composite decking somewhere, aside from settling on a color, shape, and size for the decking, you will be faced with another tough decision – do you install the decking using screws or hidden fasteners? While screws are the traditional choice,...
Read moreHow To Avoid And Prevent Galvanic Corrosion
Galvanic corrosion occurs when two dissimilar metals come into electrical contact with a conductive electrolyte that is usually rainwater or groundwater. If aluminum and carbon steel are connected and immersed in seawater, the aluminum is likely to corrode more quickly, whilst the steel will receive protection. This is a...
