Exploring the Different Types of Construction Sheathing Materials

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Sep 14, 2023 11:43:49 AM

For many builders, oriented strand board (more commonly known as OSB) is the go-to for sheathing. However, you may not have been aware that there are actually many different types of sheathing out there, each with their own unique properties.

Here, we’re going to explore some of the different types of sheathing you can use for various builds. On top of that, we’re going to give you a look at the FASCO® F44AC G-50 TL stapler, which is a great tool for fastening not only sheathing, but also subflooring, roof decking, and more.


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Topics: fasteners, Tools, Staples, Staplers, Fiber Cement, construction site, power tools, staple systems, construction, sheathing



Commercial Building Renovations: What You Need to Know

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Apr 22, 2023 7:30:00 AM
Commercial Building Renovations

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.


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Topics: Tools, ET&F, steel framing, Fiber Cement, power tools, fastening system, commercial building, construction, concrete, trim, trimfast, renovation, manufactured panels



What is Fiber Cement Siding?

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jan 22, 2022 8:30:00 AM
Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement is an interesting building material with a lot of applications. You’ll often find it used as siding, although there are uses for it indoors as well. When installing Fiber Cement, traditional nails or screws wont work with this material —but there are fastener alternatives out there. BECK offers the PANELFAST® Model 510A Nailer plus Fasteners to match. But we’ll get into that below! Keep reading to learn more about fiber cement and its uses.


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Topics: Construction Fasteners, Nailers, ET&F, coil nailer, Fiber Cement, cement siding



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