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FASTENERS Hex Head Nuts and Bolts HARDWARE

Hex head nuts and bolts are fundamental components in the fastener industry, widely used for securing and joining various materials in construction, automotive, and engineering applications. The hexagonal head design of these bolts allows for easy tightening and loosening using standard tools such as wrenches or sockets, making them highly versatile and efficient.
Hex head bolts, often referred to simply as hex bolts, can be fully threaded or feature an unthreaded shoulder. They are designed to provide a strong and reliable fastening solution for a variety of applications, including fastening wood to wood, metal to wood, or metal to metal. Their robust construction typically involves materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, or alloy steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion.
These fasteners are available in various sizes and grades, allowing for customization based on specific project requirements. Commonly used grades include Grade 2, Grade 5, and Grade 8, each offering different tensile strengths suitable for light to heavy-duty applications. Hex head bolts are particularly popular in structural assemblies, including bridges, buildings, and machinery, due to their high load-bearing capacity.
In addition to their strength and versatility, hex head nuts complement these bolts by providing a secure fastening mechanism. When paired with washers, they enhance load distribution and prevent loosening due to vibration or movement. This combination is crucial in ensuring the integrity of structures subjected to dynamic forces.
The installation process for hex head nuts and bolts is straightforward. After drilling appropriate holes in the materials being joined, the bolt is inserted through the hole, followed by a nut on the opposite side. Tightening the nut securely locks the assembly in place. This ease of installation contributes to their widespread use in various industries.
In summary, hex head nuts and bolts are essential fasteners that provide strength, reliability, and ease of use across numerous applications. Their robust design and compatibility with standard tools make them a staple in construction and manufacturing projects.**

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M10 x 75mm Hot Dip Galvanised Hex Head Coach Screws

Original price $1.08
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Current price $0.95
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These screws are designed with a hexagonal head to provide increased clamping pressure and a tapered gimlet point for quick installation. The coars...

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Original price $1.08
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Original price $1.08
Current price $0.95
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Current price $0.95
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M10x40mm Hot Dip Galvanised Hex Head Coach Screws

Original price $0.84
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Original price $0.84
Current price $0.75
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Current price $0.75

These screws are designed with a hexagonal head to provide increased clamping pressure and a tapered gimlet point for quick installation. The coars...

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Original price $0.84
Original price $0.84 - Original price $0.84
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Current price $0.75
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Decking Wood QLD – FAQ & Product Information

At Decking Wood QLD, we offer a wide range of timber, composite, and aluminium decking, batten, and cladding products, along with all the necessary hardware and coating products.

What Timber Species Are Available?

We stock high-quality timber species such as merbau, spotted gum, blackbutt, ironbark, white mahogany, mixed hardwood, Darwin stringybark, grey box, grey ironbark, mix reds, red ironbark, red mahogany, tallowwood, turpentine, jarrah, Western Australian jarrah, bangkirai yellow balau, red bangkirai yellow balau, rosewood, New Guinea rosewood, cypress, cypress pine, silvertop stringybark, Sydney blue gum, Aussie mixed blondes, primelam, magna, durian, kwila, manilkara, kempas, radiata pine, ulin, bangkirai, red tulip oak, blackbean, forest reds, acacia cedar, black wattle, Queensland maple, northern silky oak, silver ash, red silkwood, white tea tree, MGP10 Pine, T2’s and fencing grade pine framing.

What Timber Profiles Do You Offer?

We provide a variety of timber profiles, including decking, screening, battens, posts, handrails, beams, structural laminated beams, step treads, structural pine, and hardwood framing and cladding.

What Composite Decking Brands Are Available?

We carry Modwood composite decking, including Xtreme Guard, Flame Shield, Marina & Natural Range, along with EvaLast composite decking in Infinity & Pioneer, and Trex composite decking, featuring Trex Signature, Trex Transcend Lineage & Trex Transcend Composite Decking Boards.

What Fasteners and Hardware Are Available?

Our selection includes batten screws, threaded rods, coloured screws, decking screws, deck joiners, washers, hex head nuts and bolts, cup head nuts and bolts, and starter bars. Additionally, we offer stair stringers, post supports, post anchors, T-blade post anchors, timber connectors, joist hangers, joist support, fence plates, concrete mix, and rapid set (Bunnings equivalent).

What Timber Coating and Preservation Products Do You Offer?

We stock premium timber applications, such as Intergrain Universal Oil, UltraDeck, Timber Oil, Woca, Timber Stain, Decking Solutions, Wood Putty, Wood Cleaners, Tannin Removal Products, Cutek CD50, Extreme Wood Preservative, and more.

When building a deck, you will need timber battens, batten screws, joists, and decking boards, potentially choosing materials like merbau timber for its durability and aesthetic appeal; don't forget to use wood filler for any imperfections and apply decking oil to enhance and protect the wood, while considering adding wooden planter boxes in rosewood finish to complete the look.

If you have any further questions or need expert advice on selecting the best decking, timber, composite, or fasteners for your project, feel free to contact us!