Technical Blog Post
Structural self-tapping screws (STSs) are essential hardware in the making of mass timber structures. Their performance is the result of a carefully controlled manufacturing ...
Technical Blog Post
Corrosion can weaken fasteners in mass timber connections over time, but with the right choices, you can protect your build. In this article, we’ll share expert tips to ...
Technical Blog Post
When selecting fasteners for mass timber projects, understanding service conditions conducive to corrosion—such as wood with high moisture content—is crucial. These factors ...
Technical Blog Post
Achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification doesn’t just make your project sustainable; it may set it apart as a leader in innovation, energy ...
Technical Blog Post
As mass timber construction gains momentum in North America, designers frequently turn to European design standards for structural hardware like ASSY self-tapping screws ...
Technical Blog Post
Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) of metallic hardware and connectors in the mass timber industry has become a discussion topic and a major point of consideration for specifiers and ...
Technical Blog Post
Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) of metallic hardware and connectors in the mass timber industry has become a discussion topic and a major point of consideration for specifiers and ...
Technical Blog Post
Ever wondered how we could build faster, greener, and more beautifully? Mass timber might just be the answer! This innovative approach is making waves in the construction ...
Technical Blog Post
In North America, ensuring worker safety during rigging operations in the construction sector is of paramount importance. This involves adherence to a set of regulations and ...
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Technical Blog Post
This two-part blog series explores crucial factors influencing the optimal position of beam hangers, with a focus on gravity loading, fire safety, and seismic drift. Part 1 ...
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Technical Blog Post
This two-part blog series explores crucial factors influencing the optimal position of beam hangers, with a focus on gravity loading, fire safety, and seismic drift. Part 1 ...
Technical Blog Post
In mass timber construction, beam hangers are often used to connect beams to various structural elements like other beams and columns. However, in certain scenarios with lower ...
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