Masonry Magazine May 2012 Page. 32
CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS
Joints in the corner limestone columns, where major "sway" movement occurs, made the need to remove and replace the limestone corners on all 34 floors of the historic tower seem imminent. Given the project's economical budget restraints, other methods of repair were explored. But Akins Construction contacted Helifix, whom they had used during the years for creative applications, to provide an alternative solution to replacing the large volume of loose terracotta and limestone on the building's deep corners. Helifix recommended its DryFix Remedial Tying system that offered a solution quickly approved by JC Beal and Kramer Design. DryFix provides an effective, economical and stressfree connection between all commonly used building materials.
Starborn Industries Expands DECKFAST Epoxy Coated Line of Screws
Starborn Industries Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded the Deckfast line of screws for decks and exterior use. Deckfast epoxy coated screws now are available with a star recess in gray, green, red and tan, in addition to the green and gray square drive versions, which have been popular for years.
"Our company prides itself on listening to our customers' needs and being on the cutting edge of fastener technology," says Larry Crossley, VP of sales at Starborn Industries. "Over the past several years, star drive fasteners have grown in popularity and new colors of pressure treated lumber have been introduced. This is our way of addressing these changes to the decking market."
Deckfast fasteners incorporate an epoxy-based polymer resin coating over zinc plate to provide excellent corrosion resistance in many types of decking, including ACQ treated lumber. They also feature reinforced flat heads with nibs to ensure greater strength and better countersinking, as well as an auger point for faster, easier entry.
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TRICO EZClip MASONRY PRODUCTS
An answer found. DEVELOPED BY HELIFIX during many years, the DryFix Remedial Tying System is described as a versatile and reliable remedial pinning and tying system. Quick and easy to install, it provides an effective, economical, stress-free connection between all commonly used building materials in both cavity and solid masonry constructions without needing any special grouts, resins or mechanical expansion.
DryFix remedial ties, together with their associated installation techniques and high-performance Helifix grouts, produce secure connections with brickwork, CMU blocks, stonework, concrete, marble, limestone, travertine, terracotta and timber. The system is embedded within the