Unveiling the Innovation: GRK Fasteners Black RSS and New Brown RSS
In the world of construction and woodworking, where every joint and connection plays a critical role in ensuring structural integrity, the choice of fasteners is paramount. GRK Fasteners, a renowned name in the industry, has once again pushed the boundaries
Enhance Your Spring DIY Projects with GRK Fasteners
As the vibrant colors of spring emerge and the weather warms, many individuals find themselves drawn to DIY projects that breathe new life into their homes and outdoor spaces. Whether it's building a garden planter, constructing a deck, or refurbishing
The choice of building materials in the construction of single-family homes can significantly impact various aspects
The choice of building materials in the construction of single-family homes can significantly impact various aspects, including cost, durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics. Here are some common building materials used in the construction of single-family homes: Wood: Traditional and widely
All About Fasteners Episode 11: Using A7+ adhesive to install a threaded rod in concrete
In this short video, Andrea Galindo, Technical Specialist for ITW Construction Products Canada, demonstrates the correct way to use Red Head A7+ Quick-Cure Adhesive to install a threaten rod in concrete. Why might a contractor want to use a chemical bond
All About Fasteners Episode 10: Two ways to install anchors in concrete or masonry – mechanical and chemical bonds
ITW offers two superb chemically-bonded anchoring systems: RED HEAD C6+, an epoxy-based product; and RED HEAD A7+, a "hybrid" product. In this short 4 minute video, Rob Koci is once again joined by Andrea Galindo, Technical Services Specialist for ITW Construction
Spring is around the corner, and so is cottage season
Spring means Cottage Season for many summer enthusiasts, and that may also mean renovations and building projects around the cottage, be it a new deck or dock, repair work, or even building a new cottage! No matter what the project,
All About Fasteners, Episode 9: Four common complaints about fasteners (and their solutions)
In this video, Will Chen, product marketing manager at ITW, explains the top 4 complaints that contractors have about fasteners. And how ITW Fasteners try to reduce these problems with their particular fasteners. The 4 common complaints are: Head Stripping Screws Breaking Head Snapping Time-Consuming Pre-Drilling ITW
All About Fasteners, Episode 8: How ITW tests its fasteners, Part 2
In this video, Andrea Galindo, a technical specialist with GRK, shows Rob Koci another type of test that the firm does at its Toronto test facility. This piece of equipment measures the force required to pull a fastener out of wood
Canadian housing starts trend lower in January
On a trend and monthly SAAR basis, the level of housing starts activity in Canada remains historically high; however, the six-month trend in housing starts was lower from December to January. In January, the standalone monthly SAAR of total housing starts
All About Fasteners, Episode 7: How ITW tests its fasteners, Part 1
In this short video, Technical specialist Andrea Galindo of ITW shows Rob Koci how the firm tests the tensile strength of its fasteners. The tensile (“pulling”) strength of a piece of a fastener can be expressed as two values. First, there