To obtain a reliable fastening, you need to choose high-quality fasteners. A wide range of building fasteners is on sale, from self-tapping screws and dowels to anchors.
Types of fasteners for construction and repair work
In the course of roofing, thermal insulation and other works at the construction site, different types of fasteners are used. With the help of fasteners, tiles are laid, insulation material is fixed, various structures are connected, etc. The reliability of the connection depends on the quality of the fasteners.
Types of fasteners:
- anchor and dowel;
- screws;
- clamps;
- screws and bolts;
- fastening nuts.
The list goes on. The range of fasteners used in construction is very wide. Each fastener has its own characteristics. For example, with the help of a screw, parts are fixed to the base from different materials. Fastening nuts are used together with a screw or bolt.
Nails and screws are often used in construction. It's reliable fasteners with high holding power. In each segment, a large selection of products of different modifications is presented. For example, there are screw, construction, slate, forged and other nails. Screws are also diverse - with a cylindrical flat head, with an internal hexagon (DIN 912), etc. Fasteners are made of carbon or alloy steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous metal alloys (for example, brass) and other materials.
Self-tapping screws, screws and other fasteners
On the construction site, universal fasteners, such as screws, are often used. There are several types of fasteners of this type, equipped with a semicircular, hexagonal or countersunk head.
Another convenient and reliable fastener is a self-tapping screw. Products are used to fix different materials, for example, drywall. Outwardly, the self-tapping screw resembles a screw, but has a smaller pitch thread, which simplifies the use of the fastener. When screwed into the base, it creates a hole and is securely fixed in the material due to the special tip and sharp thread.
The scope of self-tapping screws is very wide, there are products for working with metal and wood. This type of fastener is often used in roofing, during the installation of structures (including ceilings), etc.
Criterias of choice
When selecting a fastener, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the material (with which the fastener will work), type fixed structure, etc. For example, nails and self-tapping screws can be used to connect wooden details. Bolts and nuts are suitable for fixing heavy products. It is necessary to compare the characteristics of fasteners, take into account the planned load on the structures to be fixed.
To select fasteners, it is better to contact a specialized store that offers a large selection. In particular, you can select and order fasteners online on the website - this is convenient.
