Fasteners, Anchors BoxBolt, Case Study – RESTON STATION Eddie Burlem, November 13, 2023February 5, 2024 CURTAIN WALL GLAZING LNA partnered with Thornton Tomasetti on Reston metro station, an eye-catching Transit-Oriented, Mixed-Use development outside Washington D.C. BoxBolts were used to attach curtain wall brackets to hollow structural steel in the penthouse section of the building. BoxBolts eliminated tapping, drilling extra holes or having to reach the… Continue Reading
Anchors How Do I Choose the Correct Fastener or Anchor to Install a Sign? Eddie Burlem, October 27, 2023February 16, 2024 When deciding on the ideal sign mounting method, it is important to consider several factors, including the sign’s material, its size, location, and the environmental conditions it will be exposed to. There are several common methods available, such as flush mounting, post mounting, wall mounting, hanging mounting, and flag mounting…. Continue Reading
Shims Uses for Plastic Shims Eddie Burlem, August 31, 2023February 5, 2024 Shims allow for adjustments in different objects. They are commonly utilized in homes to ensure the levelness and alignment of door frames, windows, and tiles. Plastic shims typically come in the form of small wedges with varying sizes and shapes depending on their intended purpose. Shims find widespread application in… Continue Reading
Fasteners USA Made Self-Drilling Screws Eddie Burlem, August 22, 2023June 14, 2024 Avoid the Tariffs, Shop for High-Quality USA Made Self-Drilling Screws With the recent rise in tariffs, there is no better time than now to buy American-made fasteners. Melted & poured in the USA, this new lineup of self-drilling screws is American through and through. Manufactured under the ISO 9001:2015… Continue Reading
Anchors How to Install Concrete Anchors and Fasteners: A Comprehensive Guide Eddie Burlem, July 26, 2023February 5, 2024 Continue Reading
Fasteners Self Drilling Screws for Thick Steel Eddie Burlem, June 22, 2023March 28, 2024 The Ultimate Guide to Self-Drilling Screws for Thick Steel Continue Reading
Fasteners, Construction The Benefits of Glass Curtain Walls in Modern Construction Eddie Burlem, June 14, 2023February 16, 2024 Glass curtain walls are increasingly popular in modern construction projects, offering a range of benefits that make them an attractive choice for architects, builders, and property owners alike. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the numerous advantages of glass curtain walls, delving into their various applications, the role of… Continue Reading
Tanner News Tanner is Growing! Eddie Burlem, June 2, 2023February 16, 2024 We take great pleasure in announcing the opening of our new branch at 1 Adele Road, Woburn, MA, in the Metro Boston Area! We at Tanner are excited to take this first step into such a significant market. With Tanner’s focus on competitive pricing and expert knowledge across our full… Continue Reading
Fasteners Self-Drilling Screws – How They Work Eddie Burlem, May 8, 2023June 14, 2024 Self-Drilling Screws eliminate the need for separate drilling and tapping operations, helping provide the user with a faster, more economical installation process. Self-Drilling Screws operate on the same basic principles as a drill bit or other cutting tool. Performance for these screws are determined by cutting speed, feed rate, depth… Continue Reading
Anchors How Strong Are Concrete Wedge Anchors? – TannerBolt.com Eddie Burlem, February 9, 2023February 16, 2024 Unlocking the Strength of Concrete Wedge Anchors: How Much Weight Can They Hold and How to Install them? A SD1 concrete wedge anchor is a fully threaded, torque-controlled wedge expansion anchor designed for consistent performance in cracked and uncracked concrete. Suitable base materials include normal-weight concrete, lightweight concrete, concrete over… Continue Reading