Plastic or Stainless Steel Marine Fasteners?
The debate on the best marine fasteners to use for coastal construction has been going on for a number of years. It is common to find proponents of both sides advocating for their preferred fasteners and back it up with reasons for their choice. At Marsh Fasteners we prefer marine fasteners [...]
What makes our marine grade fasteners the best
If you’re looking for marine fasteners, chances are you’re not looking a cheap and quick deal. For hardware like this, you want the best. You want a product that will stand the test of time and weather the storms of many years to come. At Marsh Fasteners, we only stock the [...]
Why These Fasteners are the Right Choice for Marine Construction Projects
Marine fasteners are specially designed stainless steel nuts, bolts and screws that cater to highly corrosive areas. They are particularly effective for vessels and structures that need to come into contact with salt-water. Customers often ask why these marine fasteners are recommended for such areas, which is why Marsh Fasteners would [...]
Screws for Boat Building and Repair
Deck screws are widely used in the boat building industry for various reasons. For starters, they are a durable and long lasting type of screw. Wood screws of this variety are used for joining wooden parts and attaching fittings securely. In the marine industry, these screws need to work well with [...]
What are the best screws to use for plywood boat building?
In the past, plywood boat building was quite the chore and more effort would be required when it came to fastening. Before any screws could be inserted, pre-holes had to be drilled and each screw manually run-in with an old-fashioned screwdriver. With the advent of new fasteners and lightweight cordless power [...]
Use of Stainless Steel With New Timber Treatments
When using treated timber in any construction project, stainless steel fasteners and screws are your best option to avoid corrosion caused by chemicals. Although work is being done to reduce the corrosivity of preservative treated timbers, you still run the risk of compromising your safety when using traditional galvanized steel, which [...]
CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System for Marine Construction
A CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System that provides peace of mind It’s easy to use, affordable, secure, removable, flexible and even attractive too! The CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System is the first hidden deck fastening system which can be directly attached to the deck substructure of treated softwood, hardwood, cedar, composite [...]
