May is the North American Deck & Rail Association's (NADRA)
Deck Safety Month and SPAX® offers solutions to help professional
builders and DIYers complete any project with enhanced performance
and strong connections for a safer deck.
BRYAN,
Ohio, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At the
start of The North American Deck & Rail Association (NADRA)
Deck Safety Month, SPAX® offers solutions to help professional
builders and DIYers complete any project with enhanced performance
and strong connections for a safer deck. A NADRA 2024 Bronze Deck
Safety Ambassador, SPAX is a brand of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO.
US, INC., with innovative fastening solutions designed for maximum
efficiency. NADRA serves as a trade association with an emphasis on
code compliance and deck safety. With more than 60 million decks in
the U.S., NADRA estimates that 30 million decks are past their
useful life and need to be replaced or repaired. That's why each
May, the organization promotes deck safety with public outreach and
a Deck Safety Check List. Furthering SPAX's commitment to deck
safety and code compliance, Loren
Ross, Structural Engineer for Altenloh Brinck & CO. US,
INC., works with NADRA on their Code Committee.
"Quality fasteners are key to deck safety
in many structural applications, such as having a strong connection
from the ledger board to the house." -- Robert Knecht, Senior Marketing Manager
With SPAX's patented thread technology, their engineered
fasteners require no pre-drilling and drive faster and easier than
conventional lags and other structural lag screws. They are perfect
for various interior and exterior applications in multiple
materials, including the deck structure and for fastening deck
boards, trim and railings.
"As a proud NADRA Bronze Deck Safety Ambassador, SPAX is the
one-stop source for deck builders who pride themselves on
craftsmanship and deck safety," said Robert
Knecht, Senior Marketing Manager. "Quality fasteners are key
to deck safety in many structural applications, such as having a
strong connection from the ledger board to the house."
SPAX's latest innovations for decks include:
- Strong deck ledger connections -SPAX® T-STAR Washer Head
PowerLags® with HCR® coating designed with low-profile, large
diameter head design provides outstanding clamping force and
improved aesthetics. The T-STAR drive offers excellent bit
engagement without requiring a special driver bit. Ledger
attachment fasteners include the 5/16" x 4" and 5" with HCR®
coating.
- Corrosion resistant deck board attachment and other finishing
applications- T-STAR PLUS TRIM HEAD POWERDECK® 304 STAINLESS STEEL:
SPAX® T-STAR plus Trim Head Stainless Steel screws offer premium
corrosion resistance for decking and construction projects,
featuring superior bit engagement with the T-STAR plus drive.
Available in #8 and #10 diameters ranging in lengths from 1-5/8"
through 3-1/2".
- Extra Protection for Joists and Beams - Deck Joist Tape and
Beam Tape: SPAX deck tapes are designed to enhance deck longevity
and installation quality by safeguarding fasteners, joists and
beams from water damage; they are suitable for various deck
applications and compatible with the majority of deck
materials.
- Easy Deck Spacing - Deck Board Spacers: Achieve precise board
spacing effortlessly with SPAX Deck Spacers, offering four sizes
for uniform gaps between deck boards, promoting a polished
appearance and proper expansion without additional tools like nails
or speed squares.
Learn more at http://www.altenloh.us, http://www.spax.us or call
419-636-6715.
About SPAX
SPAX is a brand of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC., a division
of the ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. GROUP, a leading U.S.
manufacturer of advanced attachment solutions for residential and
commercial building applications. The SPAX brand represents a
comprehensive range of engineered fasteners designed for the
construction industry and symbolizes the highest quality fastening
solutions. Recognized as one of the most prominent brands in
Europe, SPAX Multi-purpose
Construction Screws and PowerLags® made their debut in the U.S.
market in 1997. These engineered fasteners are readily available
across the nation, offered through leading home improvement
centers, hardware stores, fastener distribution chains, and an
expanding network of lumber and building material dealers. Since
2006, SPAX fasteners sold in North
America are manufactured in Bryan,
Ohio, ensuring a commitment to quality and reliability.
Media Contact
Maureen Murray, SPAX Engineered
Fasteners, 973-713-7367, precise2@optonline.net,
http://www.spax.us
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