Before installing strike anchors, certain technical specifications must be considered to ensure the correct size and length are used. Considerations include ultimate holding values, minimum embedment, ...

Changes in building code requirements have prompted the arrival of a new generation of post-installed anchors for use in both cracked and uncracked concrete. Because ...

Concrete is hard. Anchoring something into concrete is even harder. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available that are easy to use. Step 1: Start with a hammer drill and a percussion masonry ...

Anchor screws may seem easy with the right tool, but getting them tight while not damaging your wall requires some finesse.

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Q: I’m building two things this summer but can’t figure out how to get started. One is a deck that’s going to rest on concrete piers that will be buried in the ground. The other project is a ...

Two mistakes you really want to avoid are busting off a chunk of a concrete stair step and cracking the corner of a patio slab. To avoid these disasters, don’t drill any closer than 4 in. from the ...

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In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...