
Time: 2015-02-27
5 4 2019 nbsp 0183 32 i use tapcons for anything related to concrete or block i have fastened hundreds of electrical boxes amp thousands of feet of conduit to block my 2nd choice is ramset i have the cheap manual one 25 at homedepot ramset is more likely to blow out in block my 3rd choice is a framing nailer 10 12 2016 nbsp 0183 32 All the Tapcons Conserts or other brand of concrete screws I have driven over the years I have never while following the directions driven a concrete screw no deeper into any concrete that has been well aged over an 1 1 4 quot in The specs that I seen for the most part say the screw is rated to go in between 3 4 quot to 1 quot max for the rated hold 31 7 2009 nbsp 0183 32 Purchase Tapcon Anchors Concrete screws are the generic name for a specially manufactured screw that taps threads into concrete or block The threads are hardened to cut the base material The threads are created with a special design that allows for removal of the dust that is created while cutting the threads 29 8 2016 nbsp 0183 32 Using Tapcon Concrete Screws To Secure Wood To Cinderblock YouTube Using Tapcon Concrete Screws To Secure Wood To Cinderblock Watch later Share Copy link Info Shopping Tap to unmute If Answer 1 of 3 The best way is to use a bit smaller than the overall outside diameter of the widest part of the tapcon screw threads such that it causes the tapcon screw to be able to grip the edges of the drilled holes and thread in snuggly and hold in place whatever it is fastening I
28 10 2019 nbsp 0183 32 Drill the hole deeper than you need ie Deeper than the length of the Tapcon fastener That way any residual concrete dust will have a place to go Clean out the hole before driving the Tapcon in 6 4 2020 nbsp 0183 32 Self tapping anchors concrete block or concrete screws are used for fastening items to Concrete screws are most commonly called Tapcon 174 masonry screws The heavy duty masonry screw has the versatility for use 24 8 2020 nbsp 0183 32 SO I have no experience using tapcons in cinder block but I would expect them to grind a hole rather than to cut threads especially if you use anything less than 1 4 quot and do not have your hole drilled through to the cavity or extra deep in the web 22 3 2004 nbsp 0183 32 Nov 28 2001 Messages 1 024 Location Marinette WI Tractor Tool 5600 LS XJ2025H I bought a cinder block building and have attached several thousand feet of 2x2 wood nailers to the walls I used 1 4 quot diameter tapcon anchors but the original 1x2 wood strips were attached with 8 penny nails 7 9 2008 nbsp 0183 32 If powder using the right nails and loads you can usually set anywhere You may get some minor spalling on the inside of the block but it s not too bad WITH THE RIGHT NAILS AND LOADS The problem is if you use the loads for the open web part of the block and hit the solid part they may not sink flush If you use the loads for the solid
17 1 2015 nbsp 0183 32 Mounting Outlets to Concrete Walls 01 17 2015 06 20 PM I m setting up a small shop area in the basement The walls are poured concrete and the existing outlets are in metal boxes with metal conduit and are fastened to the walls Additionally they are all loose or have fallen off the walls The spare 220 outlet even had one of its metal I am building a Lanai screen using Aluminum frames from HD I have been trying to use tapcons to screw in the frame into the hollow Problem is when I try to drive the tapcon into the predrilled hole it just sits there rotating and doesn t go in I have tried drill bits of size 5 32 1 8 and have varied the depth to see if that makes a The main difference is the type of fastener you will use to attach it to the concrete This time we will use concrete screws rather than concrete anchors Mark Holes First mark the holes on the concrete wall using a sharpie marker where the handrail bracket will go Drill Pilot Holes Now drill the pilot holes using a hammer drill Tapcons sleeve anchors mount plywood to the wall with tapcons then mount on that on and on and on So I ask all of you what is the easiest safest best looking method to mount this television I do own a hammer drill if that helps in your decision edit Changed cement to concrete block I think I m going to attempt using sleeve anchors 3 11 2009 nbsp 0183 32 I would highly recommend using a hammer drill when you are installing cabinets on masonry block walls It s just too much work trying to drill a pilot hole for the cement fasteners with a regular electric drill I tried using a regular drill once and I burnt the tips off of about two or three masonry drill bits Hammer drills are not cheap
27 2 2017 nbsp 0183 32 The concrete walls are hard and cured 12 years old Also how much Tapcon do I need actually in the block 2 3 4 Should I back up the Tapcons with epoxy in the hole Florida code only requires that the corners openings and every 10th hole be filled with cement or grout Should I go into the block or into the grout lines Concrete screws 1 3 4 inches long 1 4 inch diameter Concrete Fastener The type of concrete fastener to use for the application depends on the size weight and strength you desire In our situation we chose to use concrete screws Tapcon Concrete Screw Tapcons are commonly used as a masonry fastener for furring strips Tapcon Screws When using Tapcon concrete screws it is best to use a drill with the proper driver head for your screws either phillips head or 1 4 quot or 5 16 quot socket It is important to maintain a fair amount of pressure on the head of the screw so the bit does not slip this is especially true when using phillips head screws 21 12 2015 nbsp 0183 32 Tapcon screws will be your easiest and cheapest means to mount a 2x6 to a concrete floor by far They will require a hammer drill to drill the holes in the concrete but you can rent one from the store if you don t have one You could also use concrete expansion anchors too However these are quite a bit more expensive than Tapcons Install the Tapcon Insert the screw through the fixture and into the predrilled hole in the concrete With a rotation drill drive the screw slowly into the hole Very little pressure is required With the flat head Phillips a 2 driver is required for the 3 16 inch screw and a 3 driver is needed for the 1 4 inch
10 12 2016 nbsp 0183 32 Use 1 4 quot diameter Tapcons the 3 16 quot screws are worthless Drill the hole with a 3 16 quot masonry drill bit with a hammer drill one inch farther than the fastener is long pulling the bit out of the hole several times as you go to clear the spoils being careful not 19 7 2006 nbsp 0183 32 Personally I wouldn t feel comfortable using Tapcons as a primary or first priority approach in a cement block and especially not in the hollow part Too thin for my liking considering that the tapcon threads are going to stress the hole s surface which was made of a material designed only to be part of a continous surface of a hollow Tapcons are designed to have tight friction the entire length of the bolt 2 level 1 hardman52 183 7y 183 edited 7y If they re loose it s the vertical shear that s keeping the rack up Take them out and use 3 8 quot x4 quot toggle bolts Take care not to crack the block and drill a clean hole And don t overtighten them 2 11 2018 nbsp 0183 32 If you have to attach something to concrete tap cons really work well And this video I go through the techniques I ve learned through the years and how to The only correct way to fasten a ledger to a hollow wall is to quot sandwich quot the block with another ledger board inside the house Then run 1 2 quot threaded rod through in the same pattern you would use on a regular ledger 16 quot oc staggered w 2 at ledger ends or splices Riles the code calls for you to go down to the house footing depth because 2