There’s a reason why deck skirting is in demand among homeowners. It’s a decorative, practical way to upgrade any deck—and in many instances, it can add an element of privacy and security to the structure as well.
In this blog, we’re going to expand on these benefits, show you some tips to get started with deck skirting for your clients, and we’re going to highlight BECK’s SCRAIL® INVISIDECK® system, which is the ideal tool and fastener system to get this job done.
Topics: Pneumatic Nailers, Deck Fasteners, Scrail Fasteners, Deck, invisideck, Tools, scrail, power tools, fastening system, decking, deck repairs, construction, decking system
They may look natural, but hiking trails don't happen without help. Building a hiking trail is a process, one that often involves constructing a wooden walkway or footbridge. Wooden pathways carry hikers along the ground, while footbridges take hikers over small dips. Both can help hikers’ clear tough terrain while enjoying the natural beauty around them. Although they’re simple structures, there's an art to creating hiking paths that will bear the weight of hikers, but that also fit in with the natural surroundings and stay safely in place.
The Splitless.Decking.SCRAIL® system from BECK was designed for projects like this. The cordless equipment allows for construction that occurs off the beaten path (literally). Whether you're deep in the woods or deep in your backyard, the Splitless.Decking.SCRAIL® System gets the job done.
Topics: Deck Fasteners, Scrail Fasteners, wood, scrail, power tools, decking, spitless decking scrail, construction, diamond coated fasteners, decking system, bridges, hiking trail
In any decking system that you’ll construct, one of the most important parts of the system is the footings. They serve as the foundation for the deck—and they will play a large role in how much weight the deck can support, and how long that deck will last before needing major repairs.
We’re going to dive deep into this topic so that you can learn more about different types of deck footings. Plus, we’re going to look at the SCRAIL® InvisiDeck® System manufactured by BECK, which is an innovative fastener system designed exclusively for creating beautifully finished decks. Let’s get started!
Topics: Deck Fasteners, Deck, invisideck, Tools, scrail, decking, deck repairs, decking system, footings
Quality subfloor installation is crucial to the overall stability and appearance of your finished projects. What you may not know is that a lot goes into the flooring assembly to create a stable subfloor. Most flooring systems start with a well-designed joist structure, sometimes followed by installation, then the subfloor itself, and last of all, an underlayment if necessary.
In this article, we’re going to examine why it’s important to make sure the subfloor layer is done properly—and we’re also going to take a look at the SCRAIL® SubLoc® PRO System from BECK, which is the ideal system for installing a strong, stable subfloor.
Topics: Subloc Pro, Scrail Fasteners, subfloors, fasteners, scrail, corrosion protection, fastener system
This is a question that sometimes results in a little confusion. Is there a difference between underlayments and subfloors? Yes—there is. Do you always need to use both? Often—but sometimes, you can get away with just the subfloor. But there’s more to it than that. Below, we’ll dive into the types of flooring available, which underlayments to use with them, and more. We’ll also talk about the SCRAIL® SUBLOC® PRO System, which is ideal for installing subfloors.
Topics: Subloc Pro, Construction Fasteners, Scrail Fasteners, floors, subfloors, fasteners, coil nailer, wood, scrail
For many homeowners that need extra space—a spare bedroom, a bigger kitchen, a sunroom, or a larger living space—home additions are worth considering. In some cases, it’s certainly easier than purchasing or building a new home, when you consider the time and money involved. And now that housing prices are on the rise, this is doubly true. Rather than paying a premium for a larger home, many homeowners will be looking to add on to existing homes.
As a contractor, you’ll probably start seeing more and more of these requests from clients. It’s important to be prepared, have an efficient process in place and take time to consider what tools and fasteners you will need for that particular job. For example, for your framing and general construction needs, SCRAIL® fasteners are by far the best choice. They fire quickly and easily just like nails, plus you can adjust them and remove them as you would with screws, making It the most efficient fastener for any project! To help you prepare for home addition work, we’ve explored several factors you’ll want to consider before you begin.
Topics: Scrail Fasteners, fasteners, Tools, scrail, framing, home addition, construction
In most areas, summer is the busy season for roofing. That’s when the weather is right to get the job done—even if it means you’ll be taking various measures to keep workers safe in the heat.
As summer ramps up, it can be easy to get behind. Fortunately, there are ways to keep up when summer is at its busiest. The SCRAIL® ROOFLOC®system is one of them. It’s a fastener system designed to fire nail screws in sheet metal roofs and facades, which can make the job go much faster. But we’ll discuss that more below, along with some other tips to help you keep up.
Topics: fasteners, RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, RoofLoc®, Roofs, FasCoat, scrail, sheet metal, fasteners and the sun, roofing system
Decks are a part of many homes that often go unappreciated for their potential. This is a major opportunity for useful renovation work. Best of all, even if you're pressed for time in between major projects, or your client is on a tight budget, many deck renovation projects can be done quickly and at a low cost.
With a few handy tools such as BECK's Splitless.Decking.SCRAIL®, you can deliver a deck renovation project that will leave your clients deeply satisfied, especially during the sunny summer months. Here are several key concepts you can propose.
Topics: Deck Fasteners, beckdeck, scrail, decking, deck repairs, spitless decking scrail
Flooring jobs are common for contractors and subcontractors. Whether you’re completing the job for a homeowner or a commercial organization, it often involves work on the subfloor before you can get the new flooring installed. We recommend using the SCRAIL® SubLoc® PRO system—but more about that later.
For now, let’s discuss subflooring. Often, you can put down new flooring on top of an existing subfloor, but sometimes you’ll need to replace it before you can install the new floor. We’ll examine the issues that could lead to subfloor replacement.
Topics: Subloc Pro, subfloors, scrail
Like any industry, commercial construction contracting can't escape the pull of technological innovation, at least not if you want your company to stay competitive. This doesn't mean that you must keep up with every latest trend or wear out your management budget on new gadgets at every turn. But keeping an eye out for productive innovations in the field is always a good idea.
It's, therefore, important to test new technologies if you can really see a possible use for them. New technologies might involve using innovative assembly systems, such as BECK’s SCRAIL® line of fastening tools, or something as simple as a new smart phone app for better project management. Either way, trying new things out will keep you adaptive and effective. Here are several key construction technology trends you might want to start focusing on.
Topics: Scrail Fasteners, scrail, technology, power tools, fastening system
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