In an industry such as construction, a lot of various methods and options for fastening parts are currently used. The construction of any object, whether it is a residential building, an office or a store, is almost never complete without the use of anchor, rigging and furniture fasteners. One of the main connecting devices in this list, along with bots and self-tapping screws, are construction brackets. What are they and what are their characteristics? You will learn the answers to these questions in the course of this article.
Characteristic
Such a tool as a forged construction bracket was originally considered the most durable and effective tool for connecting wooden beams and parts in chopped and cobbled houses, baths and other buildings, the basis of which is made of natural materials. As showspractice, it is these staples that provide the most durable and reliable connection in the shortest possible time period. At the same time, the installation process is provided using a special device (almost as in the case of riveting machines) in just a few seconds. This device is called a stapler. Moreover, its speed of work can be compared with a pistol and even a machine gun - no similar device has such a frequency of firing staples.
Material
As we have already understood, building brackets are a method of universal fastening of wooden parts, which is used in the construction of structures or assembling furniture. They are made from high quality alloy steel, which goes through several stages of hardening according to the production technology. Due to this, these products are characterized by high strength, reliability and quality of the connections made. Depending on the purpose, staples are produced from wire of various diameters, from 6 to 14 mm.
Design Features
By themselves, building brackets have a U-shaped design, while they are made from reinforcement or a bar of smooth section. The side parts of these elements (“legs”) are concave and placed perpendicular to the base at an angle of 90 degrees. All building brackets have this design. The dimensions of these parts do not affect the production technology, and they all have a classic U-shape. In some cases, there are S-shaped (twisted) analogues, however, the most effective in terms of the quality of the connectionsare rotated staples whose "legs" are bent at an angle of 90 degrees.
Rules for use during installation
The main mistake of novice builders when using such elements on the farm is that they are driven into raw wood, which is categorically unacceptable during the production of these installation works. In this case, the bracket simply does not have the ability to tightly enter the material, and thus does not provide the best connection. As a result, when the wood dries, cracks begin to form on its surface, and the connecting elements themselves will perform an almost decorative function.
