Glues and Screws

Recently I noticed a tile missing from a kitchen floor.

What remained was the dried evidence of the glue that held that tile.

That got me to thinking of how much we depend on all kinds of industrial glue.

In each residence, office, school, hospital and other buildings there are glues holding building materials in place.

Plus there are all kinds of screws and nails being used.

Construction workers used nails for making the wood frames.

Nail guns attach sheet rock and shingles.

Light fixtures, cabinets, doors and windows are there thanks to sturdy screws.

On a related note I considered the mortar between the bricks.

If mortar was not present the building would collapse.

There is caulk that seals cracks in the kitchen and bathroom.

There are gigantic stores that sell all sorts of glues and screws.

They offer nails, mortar and caulk as well as other critical attaching methods.

These items are not easily noticed.

But they are absolutely necessary.

These silent servants do not get the attention like big ticket items.

The big bucks go to appliances, furniture, landscaping, computers, electronic devices, etc.

But if we did not have ways to hold together the buildings then we would be outside.

I see you there silent servants.