While it doesn’t always get a lot of attention, earthquake resistance is a crucial facet in architectural design—and steel framing can enhance your building’s earthquake resistance. How?
We’re going to explore that topic in depth. With that, we’d also like to showcase the ET&F® (a BECK brand) fastener systems, which are ideal for working with steel structures. Let’s get started by examining what makes steel a good choice for earthquake resistance.
Topics: Steel Studs, Tools, ET&F, steel framing, power tools, commercial building, construction, fastener system, steel construction, steel structure, earthquake resistance
Anyone in the construction industry understands the importance of choosing the right underlayment—the unsung hero that bridges the gap between a flawless floor covering and a rock-solid subfloor. With a myriad of options at your disposal, ranging from trusty cork and sturdy felt to resilient foam and robust rubber, your expertise comes into play.
But that's not all. When moisture threatens to disrupt your plans, an additional moisture barrier becomes your shield. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to analyze budgets, consider flooring materials, and navigate the intricacies of each project.
One thing is for certain: when you're installing flooring in your client's home, it's important to use the right tools for a successful project. BECK’s SCRAIL® SubLoc® PRO allows for fast installation of flooring materials and creates squeak-free subfloors. In fact, because of its special thread, the SCRAIL® SubLoc® PRO prevents squeaking years after installation. It can help you construct impeccable floors, but you should take these additional considerations into account.
Topics: Subloc Pro, Scrail Fasteners, Tools, power tools, commercial building, construction, underlayment, plastic strip system, flooring, Soundproofing, diamond coated fasteners, nail system, durability
When it comes to building fences for livestock, wood is a classic and reliable material. Its strength, abundance, natural properties, and aesthetic appeal make it an ideal choice for fence builders, landscapers, and general contractors working on livestock fencing projects.
To construct sturdy and desirable farming fences, using the right materials is crucial. Tools like the FASCO® (a BECK member) F70G FENCE 45-315 Stapler and the FASCO® F46A FENCE 45-315 Stapler are specifically designed for fence building. These staplers are powerful and efficient, allowing professional contractors to quickly and effectively secure fence staples. Before diving into the advantages of these staplers, let's explore the benefits of using wood in livestock fencing and how it can impact your construction projects.
Topics: Fence, Build Livestock Fences, Fence Staples, Fencing, Tools, Fence Stapler, wood, gas fence stapler, power tools, commercial building, construction, nail system, durability, wood fencing, livestock, fence building, farmers
Today, sustainability is a major focus area in construction, with everyone from builders to manufacturers innovating new, better, more sustainable ways to build. Cross-laminated timber panels are emerging as one of the top new innovations—and there are many reasons why.
We’ll cover those reasons here, and we’re also going to show you some of our own innovations. That includes the patented LIGNOLOC® system, which is the first collated wooden nail system made from renewable compressed beech wood. Adding onto the LIGNOLOC® system, we’ve also developed our own LIGNOLOC® cross-laminated timber panels (LCLT), which represent a sustainable, metal and glue-free option for the architects and builders who are pioneering sustainable construction.
Topics: Tools, lignoloc, Wooden Nails, wood, mass timber construction, power tools, commercial building, construction, Eco-Friendly Construction, sustainability, wooden nail system, nail system, durability, clt panels, sustainable building, timber panel
Landscaping with timber accents has become a popular trend in recent years, due to its ability to add a touch of natural beauty to any outdoor space. However, incorporating timber accents into landscaping projects can be challenging, requiring contractors to think creatively and use the right tools.
One essential aspect of building a timber structure is ensuring that it is structurally sound and can withstand the elements for years to come. Developed by BECK, Jumbo SCRAIL® nail screw fasteners are specifically designed to hold large, thick items in place, starting from a length of 100mm. When working with massive timber pieces, these fasteners are more than capable of getting the job done right, ensuring that your landscape creations stand up to the test of time. These fasteners are versatile enough to handle different types of timber applications, making installation quick and easy.
Let’s explore further how to build outdoor spaces with timber that will look beautiful, function well, and stand up to the elements!
Topics: Scrail Fasteners, fasteners, Tools, FasCoat, scrail, collated fasteners, power tools, fastening system, nail screws, commercial building, construction, fastener system, diamond coated, diamond coated fasteners, decking system, nail system, durability, stainless steel, metal coating
Whether you’re in the business of building new commercial buildings, or you own one, sustainability is likely something you’ve been considering for a variety of reasons. For starters, today’s consumers want to know that the companies they’re purchasing from are as environmentally friendly as possible—and that includes measures to make facilities more sustainable. Sustainability helps you save money on energy and resources, too.
So how can you make your building more sustainable? There are many things you can do. If you’re a builder, for example, you can focus on steel or modular construction—and use a nailer like the ET&F® (a BECK member) AERICO® 90, which is designed for use with sustainable construction methods like steel and modular construction. But that’s just the beginning. Let’s dig deeper!
Topics: subfloors, fasteners, Tools, steel framing, collated fasteners, power tools, fastening system, commercial building, construction, fastener system, sustainability, durability, nails, retrofit, commercial structure, Aerico® 90 Nailer, wood sheathing, steel construction
For any construction business, commercial building renovation is a vital part of keeping your portfolio in top condition. It’s a massive market—in fact, the market size in the U.S. alone is a $46.2 billion dollar industry, and is expected to grow another 2.2% in 2023.
With such a booming industry, it’s important to have all the right tools—like ET&F® (a BECK member) fastening systems. These tools make for efficient commercial work, particularly when working with light gauge steel parts of the project. It’s also important to have the knowledge for tackling this kind of construction work. From understanding why renovations are important to knowing what needs to be done to prepare for them, here are some key insights into how you can make the most of your commercial building renovation jobs.
Topics: Tools, ET&F, steel framing, Fiber Cement, power tools, fastening system, commercial building, construction, concrete, trim, trimfast, renovation, manufactured panels
There are many steps to planning a smooth commercial building remodel. From writing an accurate quote to hiring the right subs, every step you take during the planning process can affect the outcome of your project. Most critical is to have the right team and the right tools for the job.
ET&F® fastening systems support your success on the job site because they're specially built for fastening steel and cement, as many commercial projects require. Using this BECK system for installing steel studs, your team of qualified contractors can find success in projects requiring fast, efficient steel framing.
Topics: Tools, ET&F, steel framing, outdoor construction, fastening system, commercial building, remodel, trimfast
Commercial fences have an enormous amount of practical and aesthetic value. Aside from surrounding property in a definitive, visually pleasing, and even cozy way, they also provide first-line security while being affordable and easy to build.
If a client requests to have a fence installed, in addition to offering them a variety of design options, make sure you install them correctly with the right tools and techniques to make the final product last as long as possible. In terms of tools for both speed and robust construction, BECK's brands are excellent examples of what simply works. The FASCO® (a BECK brand) F46A and FASCO® F70G fence staple guns both deliver performance that's ideally suited for rapid, flexible fence construction. Particularly for deeply embedding and countersinking staples of up to 45mm (1 - 1 3/4") into pressure-treated wood and hardwood construction materials.
Using these powerful staple guns can make your fence assembly flow smoothly, rapidly, and safely while you also keep in mind several other crucial tips for completing the overall job correctly. Let's get down to those now.
Topics: Fence Staples, Fencing, building, Fence Stapler, commercial building
Every contracting company out there shares one common goal: Jobs completed successfully. While most contractors do quality work consistently (otherwise, they wouldn’t be contractors!), there are a few things that can set you above the competition—especially when you’re bidding on jobs involving commercial construction.
Even details like the tools that your workers rely on can make a difference. Products from BECK’s ET&F® lineup, like the TRIMFAST® Heavy Duty Model 210TA or the Steel Framing Model 500A System, can ensure that work proceeds faster and that the finished product is of higher quality. But tools are just one thing that can help ensure your contracting company’s success. We’ll discuss a few other tips below.
Topics: Nailers, building, ET&F, steel framing, construction site, commercial building
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