Round Head Bolt

Round Head Bolt

Round head bolts are commonly used in wood connections.
Round head bolts include the following types: Round Head Bolt (Button Head Bolt). The round head bolt shall have a circular head with a low rounded top surface and a flat bearing surface.
Round Head Square Neck Bolt (Round Head Carriage Bolt) The round head square neck bolt shall have a circulare head with a low rounded top surface and a flat bearing surface, and an integrally formed square neck under the head.
Round Head Fin Neck Bolt (Fin Neck Carriage Bolt) shall have a circulare head with a low rounded top surface and a flat bearing surface, and two diametrically opposite integrally formed fins at the junction of head with shank.
Step Bolt shall have a circulare head with a low rounded top surface and a flat bearing surface, and an integrally formed square neck under the head.
Head diameter is roughly twice the size of the bolt or, for smaller sizes, a little more than double.
Grades 2 and 5, steel, and stainless steel, are the most prevalent types of Round Head Bolt.
Common finishes for Grade 2 are zinc plating and hot dip galvanizing, and zinc plating for Grade 5. Zinc, the most popular and least expensive commercial plating, offers moderate corrosion resistance. Hot dip galvanized is a thick coating of zinc that protects against corrosion in harsh environments. Stainless steel, though, is a better choice when corrosion is of concern. Hot dip galvanized and stainless steel are usually recommended if the bolts (less than 1/2" in diameter) will be used with pressure preservative treated wood such as "ACQ" (Alkaline Copper Quaternary)—check local building codes and contact your lumber supplier for recommendations.