U Bolts | Copper State Bolt and Nut Co.

Mar 19, 2014

When you work on construction projects, you likely use a lot of interesting tools and supplies. However, even the homeowner who does very little home improvement around the house knows what to do with regular bolts. The term “U bolt,” however, may be unfamiliar to some homeowners and do-it-yourselfers until they actually need to use one. U bolts are often used in both construction and home improvement projects. Due to their unique shape, these bolts are great for holding things in place that might otherwise be difficult to secure to a particular surface.

Construction Purposes

Since U-bolts are in the shape of a U, they are great for wrapping around objects. For construction, this can be useful in order to attach lines or pipes to certain surfaces. You simply place the bolt around the object to be secured, place a straight bar across the ends on the other side, then tighten the bolts down until they are snug and secure. You may have run across these types of bolts on telephone poles holding up pipes or other types of utility lines. These bolts can come in various sizes, which basically means you can use them on poles, pipes, or beams of all sizes.

Home Improvement Projects

Specialty bolts can also be used for home improvement projects. Any time you need something like a pipe or beam secured, these bolts can do the job. They may be particularly useful in basements when you need to attach pipes on a raised level, such as the ceiling. If you are looking for a way to keep pipes and beams from falling, these bolts are the way to go.

U bolts are very useful tools for many different kinds of projects, particularly in construction and home improvement. The next time you need to find a way to secure pipes or beams to the ceiling or wall, or need to secure something else around a pole, a U-shaped bolt can be an effective solution. Call (800) 603-6887 today for information about the many uses of U-bolts or to learn more about the construction supplies available at Copper State.