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How to Build a Garden Bench - DIY

Building a bench is a great way to grow your woodworking skills while also creating a comfortable, functional piece of furniture. Fasteners Plus will cover each step of the process on...

How to Build a Garden Bench - DIY

03.30.26 • 3 Minute Read

Building a bench is a great way to grow your woodworking skills while also creating a comfortable, functional piece of furniture. Fasteners Plus will cover each step of the process on...

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What are Holdowns & Tension Ties? And Other FAQ

What are Holdowns & Tension Ties? And Other FAQ

Holdowns and tension ties are structural connectors designed to resist uplift and tension forces in wood framing systems. These connectors play a critical role in maintaining a continuous load path,...

What are Holdowns & Tension Ties? And Other FAQ

03.02.26 • 4 Minute Read

Holdowns and tension ties are structural connectors designed to resist uplift and tension forces in wood framing systems. These connectors play a critical role in maintaining a continuous load path,...

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What are Deck Tension Ties? And Other FAQ

What are Deck Tension Ties? And Other FAQ

Deck ties are structural connectors designed to reinforce deck framing and resist lateral and uplift forces. Most commonly used at deck-to-house connections, deck ties help prevent separation between the deck...

What are Deck Tension Ties? And Other FAQ

03.02.26 • 4 Minute Read

Deck ties are structural connectors designed to reinforce deck framing and resist lateral and uplift forces. Most commonly used at deck-to-house connections, deck ties help prevent separation between the deck...

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What are Framing Angles? And Other FAQ

What are Framing Angles? And Other FAQ

Framing angles are structural connectors used to join wood members at 90 degrees (and sometimes at adjustable angles) to strengthen connections and improve load transfer. You will see them everywhere...

What are Framing Angles? And Other FAQ

03.02.26 • 6 Minute Read

Framing angles are structural connectors used to join wood members at 90 degrees (and sometimes at adjustable angles) to strengthen connections and improve load transfer. You will see them everywhere...

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How to Build a DIY Firewood Shed and Pizza Oven Station

How to Build a DIY Firewood Shed and Pizza Oven...

Project inspiration and original design by Jamison Rantz, aka Rogue Engineer. Jamison has been upgrading his backyard with a series of practical builds, and this custom firewood shed and pizza...

How to Build a DIY Firewood Shed and Pizza Oven...

02.26.26 • 3 Minute Read

Project inspiration and original design by Jamison Rantz, aka Rogue Engineer. Jamison has been upgrading his backyard with a series of practical builds, and this custom firewood shed and pizza...

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Celebrating Our Partners: Simpson Strong-Tie Turns 70!

Celebrating Our Partners: Simpson Strong-Tie Tu...

Some companies grow by chasing trends, others grow by solving problems so well that the entire industry shifts. As Fasteners Plus, we’re proud to celebrate our partner, Simpson Strong-Tie, on...

Celebrating Our Partners: Simpson Strong-Tie Tu...

02.15.26 • 4 Minute Read

Some companies grow by chasing trends, others grow by solving problems so well that the entire industry shifts. As Fasteners Plus, we’re proud to celebrate our partner, Simpson Strong-Tie, on...

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