If it's wood frame you use screw fasteners sent through the plaster layer and into the wall studs. If the wall is a solid masonry wall you'll need to use either drill and set anchors for your mounting screws or drill and set Tapcon screws. Like · Reply · Flag danjoefriedman (...
Reposition the post and drive one tapcon-style concrete screw through each pilot hole in the post. Drive the screws in until the they reach the bottom of the 1-inch countersink hole and run the head flush with the bottom of that hole, using a cordless drill. Position the pilot-drilled po...
We typically use a short nail or short Tapcon screw, but then again we know the typical depth of the radiant tubing. Reply Bob Church says: March 23, 2018 at 2:06 pm I have a 5 ft crawl space with concrete walls,I would like to insulate all the walls with 2 inch styrofoam.I ...
Screw in and tighten anchor. CAUTION: Using a power driver can strip the fastener. If you use a power driver, use the clutch to help prevent stripping; Drill and anchor another hole on either end of the tread; Drill all remaining holes and anchor them; ...
Step 1 – Install Extrude Polystyrene Insulation Boards The first step in insulating a basement wall is to install the polystyrene insulation (for more information we recommend reading: R Values Of Foam Board Insulation). We like to use a all purpose adhesive that’s approved for Styrofoam produc...
Install a masonry drill bit into a hammer drill. Set the depth to 1 1⁄2 in (3.8 cm). Mark where you're going to drill. Drill into the concrete to make a pilot hole. Drill again with more force, pulling the drill out occasionally. Clear through any blockages with a masonry nail...