By Clint Thomas A friend recently called me and asked for some suggestions for a new deck that he was building at his lake ...

These tend to cut the bolt by shear rather than stretch it. Most structural bolts are shear. For example, the joints between horizontal beams and vertical columns are shear joints. Tightening ...

As a trusted name for contractors across the U.S. providing a wide range of anchors, fasteners, and structural systems, Simpson Strong-Tie is renowned for its innovative products and solutions ...

Shown here are the three major brands of structural screws. Spax and FastenMaster are available at home centers and hardware stores. GRK is a premium screw available only at contractor-oriented ...

If there’s an enduring image of how large steel structures used to be made, it’s probably the hot riveting process. You’ve probably seen grainy old black-and-white films of a ...

In our latest interview, AZoMaterials speaks with Strongwell about their new STRONGDEK™ structural composite decking system, ...

On October 24, 2024, the US Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released final regulations (the ...

If you regularly repair old machinery or other things around your home, you’re bound to run into rusted screws. As long as you keep the right tools and supplies on hand, you can undo even the ...

After spotting the removal of part of the plane's wing, a woman asked a member of the cabin crew if they intended to take off ...

Housing for renters and buyers is too expensive, making “house hacking” approaches like renting out half of a duplex more ...

If you'd like to build deck stairs that are long-lasting, consider making them out of composite material to ensure you're ...

Tourists are upset with the tiny makeshift pool at the Trevi Fountain which has been drained for cleaning ahead of the ...