Improper technique, set up, and material compatibility can wreck your project faster than you think.
There are countless amounts of common mistakes on a job site. Whether safety gear is neglected, or fastener applications are conducted incorrectly, these steps can alter the integrity of your structures—and even get you seriously hurt.
In the third installment of the Screw 101 series, “Safety Basics—What Not to Do”, Brent Hodgkins invites you on to the job site to demonstrate how to protect your tools, your materials, and yourself.
Have your fasteners shanks ever snapped on you? This can be common in other generic screws, but if a Big Timber fastener snaps—you may be over-driving it, especially with impact drivers. Over-driving a fastener can damage your structural materials, strip your screw head, and weaken the connection.
Are you noticing fastener corrosion and rust on your materials? These elements of damage could be deadly for your connections. This is why different fastener coatings provide various forms of protection for the environment you’re building in.
Master the Parts of a Screw—and the Job Site!
The Screw 101 series is all about helping you make faster, more informed decisions at the hardware aisle and on the job.
At Big Timber Construction Fasteners, our mission is to build your confidence! From understanding the parts of a screw to meeting the right load requirements for screws, from choosing the proper fastener coatings to navigating fastener certification standards, we’re here to help sharpen your skills. Learn with us—and trust Big Timber fasteners to get the job done right.
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