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Titen® HD Concrete Screws

December 20, 2022 By Hex Bolt

Why Builders Prefer Titen® HD Concrete Screws

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Titen® HD Concrete Screw Anchors are a popular brand of concrete anchor used widely in the construction industry. They are known generically as hex head concrete screws or concrete screws. Here we address why more builders specifically ask for the Titen® brand concrete

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K9® Premium Deck Screws for Treated Lumber

March 25, 2022 By Hex Bolt

K9® Premium Deck Screws for Treated Lumber

K9® premium deck screws for treated lumber perform perfectly for all decking and outdoor wood projects. Also called Dobermans, these screws are quick to bite in the wood and never let go. The K9® ceramic coating offers two benefits: extreme corrosion resistance and easy glide installation. With a

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fasteners and tools for remodeling

February 22, 2022 By Hex Bolt

Should You Move or Renovate? Tips to Help You Decide.

Guest Post by Rob Woods of FixitDads.com Should you stay or go? It's a common question when your current home starts to feel small, old, or boring. Moving locally is common, so you're not alone if you move. However, renovation can be the right choice for some people. Here are some tips and

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Essential Tools

December 29, 2021 By Hex Bolt

Essential Tools for DIY Household Projects

Guest Post by Rob Woods of FixitDads.com Becoming a first-time homeowner is a rite of passage. Settling into this role is an exciting but often challenging transition, and one that requires new skills, knowledge, and tools. Now that you own a home, you have the freedom to tackle

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Reverse-Thread Trim Screws

May 7, 2021 By Hex Bolt

Greyhound Reverse-Thread Trim Screws by K9®

Greyhound Premium Reverse-Thread Screws score number one in our comparison studies of popular trim screws. Their performance was unbeatable in both interior and exterior carpentry applications. Premium Reverse Thread Trim Screws by K9® offer these key features: - Quick Bite Tip - 3X ceramic

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tap bolt

September 15, 2020 By Hex Bolt

Tap Bolt versus Hex Cap Screw

How do you know when to use a tap bolt versus a hex cap screw? Tap bolts are fully threaded while hex cap screws are only partially threaded and have a shoulder. Both fasteners fall under the category of hex bolts, which refers to bolts with either partial or full threading and a hex head. Both

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self-drilling screws

January 20, 2020 By Hex Bolt

Screws that Form their Own Threads

Screws that form their own threads cause for a lot of confusion. Here we delve into self-drilling screws, self-tapping screws, thread-cutting screws, and thread-forming screws. Self-Drilling Screws Self-Drilling Screws drill their own hole and make their own threads. They actually look like

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Nationwide Distributor of Wholesale Fasteners

June 5, 2019 By Hex Bolt

The Pros and Cons of Tension Control Bolts

What is a Tension Control Bolt? A tension control bolt is a pre-assembled bolt, nut, and washer used especially in steel frame construction. Also known as a TC bolt, they possess a domed head rather than a hex head because they are installed from a spline on their other end. This spline connects

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