Fastening and screw guides
Factor of safety for bots and fasteners
What is the Factor of safety? The factor of safety is used in fastening technology to indicate the recommended or permissible load capacity of a
What screws to use for drywall?
Drywall screws are typically used to secure drywall to framing or wall studs. They are designed with a sharp point and a tapered shank that
Screw standards history
How the screw standars were created? The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century brought about the expansion of railway lines, which made it necessary to
Screw point types
Screw points are a crucial aspect of screw design that can greatly improve the installation process. The screw point is located at the end of
What are the different types of threads
When working with screws you might have come across the term ‘screw threads’, but perhaps you don’t really grasp the meaning of the term in
How to screw into brick
Screwing and drilling into brick is one of the most common activities in DIY. However, there are some important steps that you should follow when
Glossary
Screw point types
Screw points are a crucial aspect of screw design that can greatly improve the installation process. The screw point is located at the end of
Characteristics of Thermal Bridging
Thermal bridging is what occurs when a material, or a part of it, conducts heat significantly more than all the other materials or areas around
How to use self-drilling screws
In the past, we have covered different topics that relate to self-tapping and self-drilling screws, though we have never specifically explained how to use the
What are the clamps: types and tips for use
When performing any type of work that requires you to hold pipes, conduits of cables in place you will always consider using a clamp. A
ETA Certificate: Why should you use ETA approved anchors
The construction industry’s inherent risks makes quality control of the materials involved an essential part of any successful project. An ETA license is one of
Nail gun how to use and what types exist
If you are into power tools, you might have wondered a couple of times “what is a nail gun exactly?” or maybe “how does a
Standards
Factor of safety for bots and fasteners
What is the Factor of safety? The factor of safety is used in fastening technology to indicate the recommended or permissible load capacity of a
What is a DIN standard?
A DIN standard is one of the most recognised standards in the world. Starting in Germany in 1917, DIN has created a wide range of
