Foundations & Framing

Posted on October 23, 2020

Mass Timber Fasteners and Connectors

Structural wood screws from Simpson Strong-Tie More

Tags: Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Framing

Posted on October 23, 2020

Precision Drilling Hammer Bits

Hardened bits for rebar application More

Tags: Concrete Drilling and Breaking Tools, Rebar, Diablo Tools

Posted on October 22, 2020

Pressure-Treated LVL

For above-ground interior or exterior use, such as deck beams, joists, columns,... More

Tags: Lumber, Framing, Pacific Woodtech Corp

Posted on September 10, 2020

Real Deal Review: Rebar Tying Guns

By Tim Uhler

Watch Tim Uhler make short work of this time-consuming - but essential - task in... More

Tags: Tools and Equipment, Cordless Tools, Concrete, Concrete Construction, Specialty Tools

Posted on July 06, 2020

Decorative Wood Connectors

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Outdoor Accents Avant code-listed connectors and fasteners... More

Tags: Outdoor Rooms, Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Decks

Posted on May 18, 2020

Concrete Repair Epoxy

Simpson Strong-Tie’s new line of structural epoxy products can be applied at a... More

Tags: Caulks Adhesives and Sealants, Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Concrete, Concrete Masonry

Posted on March 24, 2020

Code-Listed Post Bases

Simpson Strong-Tie’s MPBZ line of column and post bases are available in 4x4, 6x6,... More

Tags: Structure, Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Framing, Walls

Posted on November 25, 2019

Tags: Framing, Drywall, ClarkDietrich, Acoustics

Cordless, Brushless Chain Saws

By Tim Uhler

Chain saws for framing? Tim Uhler says yes! More

Tags: Cordless Tools, DeWalt Industrial Tool Co, Tools of the Trade, Makita, Tool Tests

Posted on July 29, 2019

Brick-Veneer Connector

Simpson Strong-Tie’s BVLZ brick-veneer ledger provides a code-compliant solution... More

Tags: Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Decks, Brick