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🔩 Dissimilar Metal Corrosion in Mass Timber Hardware - Here’s what you can do about it 🌳 💡 What exactly is dissimilar metal corrosion? It is a type of corrosion that occurs when two electrochemically dissimilar metals come into contact in the presence of a conductive solution – AKA water 💡 Do both metals corrode? Nope! ➖ The anode (more negative standard potential in the pair) corrodes first. Zinc, commonly used in coatings for mass timber hardware, is highly anodic—meaning it will likely degrade first. ➕ The cathode (more positive standard potential in the pair) is protected. 💡What does this mean for mass timber hardware? We mostly deal with three metals/alloys: • Carbon steel (typically zinc-coated via electroplating or HDG) • Stainless steel • Aluminum Their combos carry varying levels of corrosion risk in wet service environments, which are: 🔴 Zinc-coated carbon steel + stainless steel 🟡 Zinc-coated carbon steel + aluminum 🟡 Stainless steel + aluminum 🟢 Same-metal pairs 💡How can you minimize dissimilar metal corrosion risk? ✅ Keep hardware dry during both fabrication and service applications. ✅ Use electrochemically similar metals if moisture exposure is unavoidable, e.g., in wet service environments. ✅ In such cases, make sure the anodic material in the pairing has a larger surface area than the cathodic material Dissimilar metal corrosion is a key factor that designers must consider to ensure durable mass timber construction. Wanna know more or need help with your design questions? Our Technical Support Team is just a click away! https://bit.ly/4hSFA78 #masstimber #sustainability #engineering #structuralengineering #corrosion

👋 Live from IMTC 2025! 👋 The energy here is incredible, and the conversations around mass timber durability, connection innovations, and industry advancements are in full swing! 🚀 Swing by Booth #708 to chat with our team, get hands-on with our connection solutions, and see why we’re the go-to experts in fastener performance, corrosion resistance, and durability. 💡 Already here? Tag us, stop by, and let’s talk timber! Max Closen Luke MacKinnon Jean-Philippe Letarte, P.Eng. Hugo Le Jolu #MassTimber #IMTC2025 #LiveFromIMTC #masstimberconference #internationalmasstimberconference International Mass Timber Conference

🚨 Bending ≠ Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing! 🚨 The construction industry deserves better than myths and misinformation. We've seen bending tests being misused as a way to evaluate Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) in fasteners. ❌ The Problem: A rapid bend test does NOT replicate real-world stress conditions that activate hydrogen embrittlement. Yet, some still rely on it. ✅ The Reality: Proper HE testing requires sustained stress over extended periods, as outlined in ISO and ASTM standards. Without these conditions, results are misleading—potentially putting structures at risk. At MTC Solutions, we don’t guess—we test the right way. Our continuous research ensures fasteners perform safely and reliably in mass timber applications. 📍 Let’s set the record straight. Meet us at Booth #708 at the International Mass Timber Conference! 💡 Want to learn more? We’ve broken it all down in our recent blog post—so you can understand the solutions for Hydrogen Embrittlement in mass timber construction. https://bit.ly/4iBycOt #HydrogenEmbrittlement #MassTimber #ConstructionSafety #EngineeringMatters #structuralengineering #building

From concept to completion, great resources come from great collaboration. 🚀 Our latest US Beam Hanger Design Guide is more than just a bunch of technical data - it’s the result of cross-functional teamwork between our engineering, R&D, and marketing teams. Aligning expertise from different perspectives made this guide a practical, research-backed tool to support mass timber professionals. 📖 Explore the guide: https://lnkd.in/ermaBmTJ

🛠️ Corrosion vs. Hydrogen Embrittlement: Not the Same Thing! 🔬 Let’s clear up a common misconception—corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement (HE) are two separate issues in mass timber screws. ✅ Corrosion is an electrochemical process that causes material loss over time, impacting structural integrity. ✅ HE is a permanent loss of ductility due to hydrogen in a susceptible material under sustained tension, risking brittle failure. While corrosion can produce hydrogen (one factor causing HE), HE won’t occur without the other two factors. On the other hand, HE is not considered a source of corrosion. 💡 The takeaway? Preventing corrosion doesn’t mean your screws are protected from HE—and vice versa. Design accordingly! Coming to the International Mass Timber Conference in Portland? 🗣️ Learn all about corrosion and durability at the Talk our engineers have at the show. 💬 Don't miss our booth #708 where we'll show specimens from our recent corrosion and HE testing. #masstimber #engineering #structuralengineering #corrosion #hydrogenembrittlement

📢 We’re heading to the International Mass Timber Conference! 📢 Mass timber innovation happens when the right people connect—and that’s why our team will be on-site in Portland, OR, on March 25–27. Meet the experts behind our solutions: 👷 Max Closen – Leading the way in mass timber connections 📈 Luke MacKinnon – Your go-to for project discussions 📣 Hugo Le Jolu – Spreading the word on innovation 🔬 Jean-Philippe Letarte, P.Eng. – Presenting research-backed insights on fastener durability 🗨️ Visit us at Booth #708 to talk mass timber, durability, and how we help projects succeed! 📅 March 25–27 | Oregon Convention Center, Portland 📍 Booth #708 #MassTimber #IMTC2025 #Internationalmasstimberconference #engineering #structuralengineering #EngineeringExcellence

🗣📢 IMTC 2025 Speaker Alert! Jean-Philippe Letarte, P.Eng., our Head of Engineering, is taking the stage at the International Mass Timber Conference to dive into fastener durability in real-world conditions. From moisture and corrosion to hydrogen embrittlement, this session goes beyond identifying risks—we’re sharing research-backed solutions to build safer, longer-lasting structures. Unlike talks that focus only on failure, we’re here to show what works. When it comes to mass timber connections, we don’t just test—we innovate. 📅 March 26 ⌚ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Rooms C123–124 🗨️ Want to chat more? Have expert 1:1 conversations at Booth #708. #MassTimber #IMTC2025 #EngineeringExcellence #engineering #structuralengineering #building #hydrogenembrittlement #fastenerdurability

🔩 The longest wood screw in the world is coming to Portland! Yes, it’s real. Yes, it’s massive. And yes, you can see it in person at the IMTC. If you're in mass timber, you know size matters—especially when it comes to structural connections. 📍 Booth 708 @ IMTC | Portland 📅 March 25-27 Stop by the MTC Solutions booth to check out this record-breaking ASSY RH screw and chat with our mass timber hardware experts. Let’s talk about the latest innovations in connections, fasteners, and structural solutions! 💬 International Mass Timber Conference #MassTimber #LongestScrew #StructuralConnections #TimberEngineering #SustainableBuilding #WoodConstruction #Fasteners #TimberStructures #IMTC2025 #BuildingInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #ConstructionTech #StructuralHardware #TimberRevolution #MTCSolutions