Winter is a time when many construction companies see a drop in consumer demand and a corresponding drop in revenue. While this can be a difficult time for some construction companies, there are things you can do to protect your business and keep your crew busy. Making the most of your winter months can help stabilize revenue and keep profits coming in.
Subfloor repair is a popular project to perform in winter. The SCRAIL® SUBLOC® PRO system from BECK can help keep your crew successfully working on subflooring. The system uses fasteners with specialized double threads for squeakless subfloors that helps keep screws in place. But before we explore subflooring further, let's delve into other options to make the most of your winter construction efforts and keep your business thriving.
Read More
Topics:
Pneumatic Nailers,
pneumatic staplers,
Subloc Pro,
Scrail Fasteners,
Nailers,
subfloors,
fasteners,
Tools,
pneumatic tools,
coil nailer,
scrail,
power tools,
traditional tool,
flooring,
pneumatic system
When it comes to fasteners, there are two ways to apply them: With traditional tools (like hammers, screwdrivers, and drills) or with pneumatic tools. Pneumatic tools might seem like a hefty upfront investment since you need both an air compressor and the tool system, but the truth is, that investment rapidly pays for itself in the form of labor savings.
Contractors using pneumatic tools can knock hours off the job with pneumatic fastener systems—and that leads to less money spent on labor, and maybe even savings that you can pass on to your clients.
The advantages are clear—but which fastener system should you get? Whether you’re treating yourself or shopping for a great gift for your favorite contractor, read below for a selection of innovative tools and systems from BECK.
Read More
Topics:
Pneumatic Nailers,
pneumatic staplers,
Nailers,
fasteners,
Tools,
pneumatic tools,
lignoloc,
ET&F,
FasCoat,
scrail,
power tools,
traditional tool,
pneumatic system,
gift guide,
fasco
Are you a builder gearing up for your next big project? If you're considering mass timber construction, you're already on the right track. Mass timber is gaining popularity in the construction industry for good reason. It's not only sustainable and eco-friendly but also offers numerous benefits in terms of speed, aesthetics, and structural performance. To ensure your mass timber building project goes off without a hitch, let's explore some essential steps to set you up for success.
While we’re at it, we’re also going to explore the patented LignoLoc® Wooden Nail System from BECK, which you can rely on as a sustainable way to fasten and secure mass timber building components.
Read More
Topics:
fasteners,
lignoloc,
Wooden Nails,
mass timber construction,
outdoor construction,
fastening system,
wooden nail system,
beechwood,
cross-laminated timber panels
In the world of roofing material, slate is among the longest-lasting and the most durable. It's so long-lasting that some slate roofs from the 1800s are still in use today. This longevity and durability mean that slate is a very different roofing material than other types of roofing material commonly used today. Slate roofs have unique considerations that affect the installation process. If you're a contractor responsible for installing slate roofs on residences or commercial buildings, these do's and don'ts can help you find success.
Of course, working with the right tools makes all the difference. The FASCO® (a BECK member) F24 Slate Hook System is designed for slate roof installation. The system includes the Slate Hook tool for some of the fastest and most efficient slate shingle installations in the world. The FASCO® F24 Slate Hook System can be operated with just one hand, so it's perfect when working on steeply pitched roofs.
Read More
Topics:
Construction Fasteners,
building,
fasteners,
Tools,
Roofing,
Slate Roofing,
construction site,
outdoor construction,
power tools,
fastening system,
commercial building,
construction,
nail system,
sheathing
Some jobs are harder than others, and as a builder, you probably have a few jobs on your list of least favorite things to do. For many builders, those least favorite jobs include driving fasteners into steel and concrete. When you’re working with wood, drywall, or other, softer materials, you can leverage nail guns to make it quick and easy to drive fasteners. Where steel and concrete are concerned, however, it often requires a lot of time and hard work.
Below, we’ll explore the difficulties you’ll face when using traditional fasteners with these materials. We’re also going to show you a better way to fasten to steel and concrete: The ET&F® (a BECK member) Model 710 fastening system, which is designed for steel and concrete—and offers the same ease of use that you’d get from a nail gun.
Read More
Topics:
Construction Fasteners,
building,
fasteners,
Tools,
ET&F,
steel framing,
construction site,
outdoor construction,
power tools,
fastening system,
commercial building,
construction,
concrete,
trimfast,
nail system,
nails,
steel construction,
concrete pins
Staples can offer superior finishing for projects where nails may not be the right fit. If your project requires quality power for holding two pieces of material together, staples are the way to go. They provide a strong visible grip that will last. The biggest advantages to using staples are that they’re quick and easy. Staple guns can install 4 staples before 1 nail is hammered in. Here are 6 projects where using staples is the smarter approach.
Read More
Topics:
Staples
.svg.png){kind=logo}
Like us
FOLLOW US
WATCH OUR VIDEOS
CALL US 800-239-TOOL (8665)
0 Comments Click here to read/write comments