Are Tapcon screws strong?

Stainless Steel Tapcons are reliable, strong, and have outstanding corrosion resistance. These screws are ideal for using to attach fixtures and lumbers to all types of masonry bases, including concrete, brick, and block.

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Can I use a part of my house for commercial purpose?

You can use up to 220 sq ft in a residential apartment for commercial use. While back office work is usually permitted by the society, activities...

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What is the easiest and cheapest house to build?

A tiny home may be the cheapest house to build. Generally, a tiny home is a living structure under 600 square feet, with the average size for a...

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Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

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Tapcon® is an industry-leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry anchor screws. Professionals everywhere rely on Tapcon concrete screws for their quality, strength, and ease of installation. All Tapcon screws feature a corrosion-resistant coating, making them a durable and long-lasting solution suitable for the most extreme conditions. Fasteners Plus offers a wide-selection of Tapcon screws. We have full access to the entire Tapcon catalog, so if there’s something you need that’s not on our site, we will be happy to place a special order for you. Contact our team of product specialists today at 888-794-1590 with any product or special order questions. Large Diameter Tapcons are a fast and convenient alternative to Wedge Anchors. They are easy to install because of the all-in-one hardware design, with no need for nuts and bolts. Additionally, like other concrete screws, LDT’s are removable if a temporary application is required. Blue Tapcon Screws are made of carbon steel and wrapped in a corrosion-resistant coating that holds up against chipping, weather, and other abrasions. Blue concrete screws can be installed quickly, with a simple 2-step process. Create a pre-drilled hole using the correct Concrete Drill Bit and screw slowly through your lumber or fixture into the hole in the concrete base. Stainless Steel Tapcons are reliable, strong, and have outstanding corrosion resistance. These screws are ideal for using to attach fixtures and lumbers to all types of masonry bases, including concrete, brick, and block. The 410 stainless steel provides extra wear and corrosion resistance compared to coated screws. Be sure to browse our full selection of concrete anchors which includes several different fastening solutions for your next project. Questions? Need more information about our Tapcon products or any of our other product offerings? Contact our product experts today at 888-794-1590 with any product questions or help to place an order.

Does shed floor need to be perfectly level?

Do You Need To Perfectly Level A Shed Base? Yes, you need to. The base of your shed must be on even ground, so it doesn't shift out of place when...

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Can a Neighbour paint a fence I paid for?

If your neighbour owns the wall or fence You can't make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it. If the wall or fence...

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Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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Can I use screws instead of joist hangers?

This is a big no-no. Joist hangers (and hurricane clips) are intended to be attached with nails or, in some cases, a specialty screw. Deck screws - like this - are not acceptable. These hangers are actually engineered elements, and as such, must be attached according to the manufacturer's instructions.

snbsc-planning.com - Do not use screws for framing!

Our inspectors have seen a disturbing trend of late: people using wood or deck screws when building structural elements. This means ordinary wood screws cannot be used to attach rafters to top plates, or joists to beams.

Nor can wood screws be used to install joist hangers.

Joist hangers are a really handy means of attaching joists to beams or ledger boards, but our inspectors have seen too many instances of joist hangers where builders have used deck screws as a fastener. This is a big no-no. These hangers are actually engineered elements, and as such, must be attached according to the manufacturer’s instructions. There are many manufacturers of joist hangars, and none of them approve the use of deck or wood screws as an attachment. The only kind of screws that are acceptable are specialized screws, such as the Simpson brand joist hanger screws, for use in the Simpson joist hanger systems. Deck screws or wood screws are not permitted in any structural situations: this includes building walls, attaching stairs to headers, constructing lintels – and yes, our inspectors have issued orders to correct improper building of all those elements. Don’t get caught out having to rebuild – do it right the first time: use proper-length construction nails for structural work.