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Products: Hardware and Fasteners
It is easy to take the screws that hold timber structures together for granted, but the right ties and fasteners can make a world of difference. The smallest variation or detail can have a significant impact when these items are used in large projects. The following products can enhance builders’ flexibility, accuracy, and speed. By Adrian Madlener
OlyLog FastenMaster
The innovative, sleek, and slender OlyLog structural log-home fastener by FastenMaster requires no predrilling, which significantly cuts down on construction time. A welcome alternative to lags and spikes, this new removable and reusable screw countersinks into timber logs, allowing the material to settle naturally.
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ConnexTite HT full thread SFS Intec
The ConnexTite HT full-thread fastener by SFS Intec is engineered for precision connections and sturdy reinforcements. Its full-thread, point and shank profile is optimal for the transfer of high tensile and compressive loads regardless of the timber’s properties.
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Deck Screws Conquest
With a larger surface area and sharper threading than the industry standard, Conquest’s Deck Screws are easy to secure, and they create strong bonds. Engineered specifically for decking, the fastener is made of corrosion-resistant steel and comes in 304 and 316 sizes as well as flat head and trim head variants.
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KKT COLOR Rothoblaas SawTec Eurotec
The cone-shaped and concealable KKT COLOR head screw by Rothoblaas is designed for the outdoor installation of wood and WPC boards. An anticorrosion coating ensures this carbon steel fastener’s longevity, while its various colorways make for a close-to-seamless pairing with many types of wood. Noted for its two-stage cylinder head, the SawTec screw by Eurotec features a unique geometry that reduces screw-in torque and avoids splitting. The hardened carbon-steel tie is electrogalvanized for use in service classes 1 and 2. A TX drive keeps the SawTec from being knocked over when being screwed in.
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Recently approved for use with fire-retardant lumber, Simpson Strong-Tie’s Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor screw has a tip and thread pattern that provides easy starts. The yellow zinc–coated tie’s aggressive variable-thread profile cuts down on driving force and speeds up installation.
