Fastening and screw guides
What are the different types of threads
When working with screws you might have come across the term ‘screw threads’, but perhaps you don’t really grasp the meaning of the term in
How to screw into brick
Screwing and drilling into brick is one of the most common activities in DIY. However, there are some important steps that you should follow when
Screw into metal: Tips you should follow
Metal is a common material which most professional installers will have to drill into at some point in time. However, there are many different types
How to drill into concrete
Drilling in concrete is difficult because concrete is dense, and has embedded aggregates that can get in the way of the drill bit – Drilling
How to screw into drywall
Many people think they know how to drive a screw into a wall, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. You have to consider
Self tapping vs self drilling, what are the differences?
People often confuse the terms “self-tapping” and “self-drilling” as if they are the same, but in fact, they refer to two very different types of
Glossary
Characteristics of Thermal Bridging
Thermal bridging is what occurs when a material, or a part of it, conducts heat significantly more than all the other materials or areas around
How to use self-drilling screws
In the past, we have covered different topics that relate to self-tapping and self-drilling screws, though we have never specifically explained how to use the
What are the clamps: types and tips for use
When performing any type of work that requires you to hold pipes, conduits of cables in place you will always consider using a clamp. A
ETA Certificate: Why should you use ETA approved anchors
The construction industry’s inherent risks makes quality control of the materials involved an essential part of any successful project. An ETA license is one of
Nail gun how to use and what types exist
If you are into power tools, you might have wondered a couple of times “what is a nail gun exactly?” or maybe “how does a
What are drywall fixings and which types exist?
Overall, there are many different drywall fixings that exist. Some that need to be combined with a screw, so they can provide a firm grip
Standards
What is a DIN standard?
A DIN standard is one of the most recognised standards in the world. Starting in Germany in 1917, DIN has created a wide range of
