step 6. screw or fasten into your drilled concrete holeOnce your hole is drilled and cleaned out, you're ready to screw into it. (or use some other type of fastener) I like to use TAPCON screws for securing wood to concrete. (like I'm doing in the picture at the top of the page...
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...
So just so I’m clear I can adhere the rigid insulation directly to the basement walls and then use a cementitious coating of some sort on the inside? Would a gypsum type product like easy sand work as well or what would you recommend for a coating to use directly on the insulation?
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 ...
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 (...
Ensure that your washer is on the bolt before you begin. If you forget and have to take it out, you will have to drill another hole because the one you used will be too messed up to use again. So PLEASE don't forget to put the washer on the bolt. Screw in the bolt until the ...
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; ...
(Tapcon screws are easy to identify, as they are blue.) For any application where the screw will be subjected to weight (such as a bench, handrail or shelves) heavy-duty lead anchors should be driven with a hammer after the holes are drilled and then screws driven into the anchors. ...
Look for stainless steel fasteners such as the Tapcon Screw, wedge anchor, sleeve anchor or drop-in anchor. Method 4 Choosing a Style of Concrete Fastener 1 Use a male style of fastener if you prefer not to use setting tools or hole spotters. This type of fastener is inserted directly ...