They're typically larger than most wood screws ... framing, ledger boards, etc. Like lag bolts, they're made to handle lots of force and hold heavy loads. There are only two downsides to ...

Pieces of wood can be joined together in ... so should we add them to the other sides of our frame? Fran: Another way to reinforce the structure is to use these lollipop sticks and to stick ...

Design of connections (Nail, Bolts, Dowels, Rivets, Self-tapping screws), lateral design of light-frame wood structures, gravity and lateral design of CLT structures, and fire safety.