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Best Fasteners for Timber Decking

Timber decking looks simple on site, but the performance of the deck is highly dependent on the fasteners you choose. The wrong screw or nail can lead to staining, board movement, squeaking, or even premature failure, especially under harsh coastal…

Avoiding Plating Peeling Problems

When a box of plated fasteners looks shiny on arrival but the coating starts to flake off during assembly or on site, everyone is unhappy. Plating peeling is more than a cosmetic problem. Once the zinc or other coating lifts,…

Structural Bolts Used in AU NZ Construction

Structural bolts are at the heart of steel construction in Australia and New Zealand. Every beam splice, column base and bracing connection relies on bolts to transfer load safely for decades. When these bolts are carefully selected, correctly installed and…

Avoiding Over Tightening Issues

Over tightening sounds like a “good problem to have” – many installers feel that tighter is safer. In reality, too much torque on a bolt, screw or anchor can be just as dangerous as a loose fastener. It can damage…

Reading Fastener Drawings Step by Step

For many buyers and project engineers, fastener drawings look like a “secret language” full of symbols, lines, and notes. But once you understand a few drawing basics, fastener drawings become one of your most powerful tools for avoiding mistakes in…

How Screws Perform in Coastal Areas

Coastal projects look simple on drawings, but the environment is one of the most aggressive places for screws and other fasteners. Salt-laden air, high humidity, strong UV, and frequent wet–dry cycles all speed up corrosion. When the fasteners start to…