Timber Construction and Glulam Truss Manufacturing

Photo courtesy of Canadian Wood Council

Portland Bolt has manufactured fasteners for the wood industry since 1912. We know how important it is to have peace of mind on tight project deadlines. Our unique capabilities allow us the handle your most demanding requests. With our ability to manufacture products including large lag screws, square head bolts or glulam bolts, along with a large inventory of shear plates, split rings and other hardware allows us provide the solutions you need.

All manufacturing processes are completed in our facility, including hot-dip galvanizing This ensures the highest quality and most control over your order.

Common Timber Construction Products

Hex Lag Screws

Hex lag screws are used in wood projects. We can provide hex lag screws up to 1-1/2" in diameter.

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Square Lag Screws

Square lag screws are often used for aesthetic purposes. Square head lag screws are available up to 1-1/2" in diameter.

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Timber Bolts

Timber bolts have been an industry standard in timber construction for decades. Timber bolts are available up to 1-1/2" in diameter.

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Square Bolts

Square head machine bolts were the industry standard prior to hex bolts gaining prominence. We manufacture square bolts up to 2" in diameter.

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Hex Bolts

Hex bolts are a commonly used construction fastener. We manufacture hex head bolts up to 2-1/2" in diameter.

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Carriage Bolts

Portland Bolt manufactures carriage bolts from 1/2" diameter through 1-1/4" diameter in most ASTM, AASHTO, and SAE specifications.

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Structural Bolts

Structural bolts are made to ASTM A325 and A490 heavy hex structural bolts from 1/2" diameter through 1-1/2" diameter.

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Tie Rods

A tie rod assembly is used to brace steel columns or heavy timber beams. They are often used with turnbuckles or clevises.

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Shear Plates

The shear plate wood connector is intended primarily for wood-to-steel or wood-to-wood connections.

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Split Rings

The split ring wood connector is a device for transmitting loads between two pieces of wood.

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Spike Grids

Spike grids are used to increase the strength of timber connections.

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Malleable Iron

Malleable cast iron round washers are used in dock and wood construction.

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Plate Fabrication

Portland Bolt can punch and shear flat bar up to 1" thick. Angle assemblies with multiple holes are also available.

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