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Without quality fasteners in Chino, your project could literally fall apart

Nails, screws, nuts, bolts, washers, anchors and other fasteners in Chino may seem small and insignificant, but they have a very important role to play in the success of any construction project. Here are 4 important reasons to choose your fasteners carefully.

Functionality

Obviously, you need the right fasteners in Chino to get your job done. You can’t ram a wood nail into concrete and it wouldn’t make sense to try. At Grove Construction Hardware, we carry a complete selection of fasteners suitable for concrete, sheet metal, masonry,…

The type of fasteners in Rancho Cucamonga you use should always be chosen based on project parameters.

Nails and screws each have their own benefits and drawbacks, and can’t necessarily be used interchangeably. If you are working on a project that has a detailed plan, you are better off following the plan to the letter and using whatever type of fasteners in Rancho Cucamonga it recommends. If, however, you are working on a DIY project, you may have greater flexibility to choose your own fasteners.

Grove Construction Hardware carries a huge…

Changes to the interpretation of the Right to Repair Act may expose contractors to more construction defect lawsuits

A few months ago, the California Court of Appeal made a ruling which drastically altered the way homeowner construction defect lawsuits will be treated in our state. Prior to the new ruling, the Right to Repair Act was considered the sole means of redress for homeowners who purchased properties later discovered to have a construction defect. Now, the court has ruled that homeowners may still pursue common law claims for construction defects, giving them a much longer window for initiating a claim and potentially leading to more lawsuits against builders.

The Right to Repair…

Industry report predicts growth of 9 percent in US housing starts

According to the 2014 Dodge Construction Outlook report from McGraw Hill Financial, 2014 is looking up for construction contractors. A vice president from McGraw Hill characterized the coming months as a period of “measured expansion” for the construction industry. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and federal spending cutbacks, McGraw Hill analysts expect low interest rates, an improved lending environment, and sluggish but perceptible job growth to contribute to an overall 9 percent increase in US construction starts. Considering that last year’s estimate was just 5 percent, this seems like a positive outlook indeed.

Housing Growth Vital

Much of the growth…

Nail design has a big impact on functionality for various applications

Nails are some of the simplest fasteners you can buy, yet they still come in a huge variety of styles, sizes and finishes. Each type of nail has its pros and cons, and many are designed for very specific applications. In order to get the best results from your construction project, you must be careful to choose the right type of nail. Here is a brief overview of the key features of various types of nails, which should help you understand what kind of nails you need based on the requirements of your project.

Nail Heads

Nail heads come in a…

Help prevent the “Fatal Four” from endangering your workers by investing in proper safety equipment

According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accidents accounted for 20 percent of all private industry fatalities in 2012. Of these fatal construction accidents, 56 percent were caused by the so-called “Fatal Four,” aka falls, getting struck by an object, electrocution, and getting trapped between parts of machinery or heavy objects. While construction is a dangerous profession and some level of risk will always be inherent, OSHA regulations do provide a way for employers to limit this risk and help protect their employees from the “Fatal Four,” as well…