Fasteners CHILDREN’S MERCY PARK | SPORTING KANSAS CITY Carly Purcell, March 8, 2024March 26, 2024 Once again partnering with longtime client Thornton Tomasetti, LNA Solutions assisted in the design and construction of the Mazuma Mezzanine, which is the first major expansion project at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. Specifically, LNA Solutions supported the new modern, hexagonal design, resembling a soccer ball partially enclosing the… Continue Reading
Fasteners RESTON STATION – CURTAIN WALL GLAZING Carly Purcell, March 5, 2024March 26, 2024 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 back side, reducing… Continue Reading
Fasteners TYCO INTERNATIONAL COVERED GARDEN WALKWAY Eddie Burlem, January 2, 2024February 28, 2024 LNA supplied ICC Approved Type C BoxBolts to connect the steel tube framing for the roof joists and walls. Using BoxBolts instead of the traditional welding allowed the contractor to save both time and money and gave them a more aesthetic look overall which was a priority due to all… Continue Reading
Construction How to Effectively Install Screws into Window Frames Eddie Burlem, December 12, 2023April 5, 2024 A Comprehensive Guide Installing screws into window frames may appear to be a simple task, but it requires attention to detail to ensure a secure and long-lasting installation. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of screwing into various types of window frames, including wooden,… Continue Reading
Fasteners USA Made Self-Drilling Screws Eddie Burlem, August 22, 2023April 5, 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
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 Self-Drilling Screws – How They Work Eddie Burlem, May 8, 2023March 28, 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
Fasteners Hex Head Bolt – a Basic Understanding Eddie Burlem, July 14, 2022February 16, 2024 Hex bolts, also known as hexagonal head bolts, are threaded machine bolts used with a nut or in a tapped hole. As the name suggests, hex head bolts are hexagonal heads (6 sides) made from grade 2 galvanized steel, 316/304 stainless steel, and grade 5 zinc-plated steel. Hex head bolts are… Continue Reading
Fasteners Self-Drilling Screws for Metal – What You Need to Know Eddie Burlem, June 16, 2022March 28, 2024 Fastening materials to metal is commonplace on the job site. However, this means that you’ll need a special type of screw to get the job done: Self-drilling screws for metal. We’ll cover what you need to know about self-drilling screws for metal below. But first, let’s talk about the differences… Continue Reading
Fasteners Self Drilling Screws – Important Factors to Remember Eddie Burlem, June 9, 2022March 28, 2024 Self-drilling screws, like the name suggests, are screws that drill their own holes, the installer doesn’t need to drill a pilot hole. Self-drilling screws are sometimes confused with self-tapping screws. A self-tapping screw is a sheet metal screw. The difference is that self-tapping screws are installed into pre-punched or pre-drilled… Continue Reading