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  • Feb 27th 2010

    Using Tapcons & Hammer Drive Anchors to Install Conduit

    Purchase Hammer Drive AnchorsPurchase Tapcon Anchors When fastening a conduit strap to a concrete, brick or block wall- it is necessary to use a concrete anchor or fastener to ensure a safe installat…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Feb 27th 2010

    Concrete Anchors That Should Only Be Used in Solid Concrete

    Purchase Strike AnchorsPurchase Drop-In AnchorsPurchase Wedge Anchors The terms "concrete anchor" and "concrete fastener" are generally used interchangeably although, by definition, they are not the…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Jan 30th 2010

    The Tapcon® Concrete Screw

    Purchase Tapcon Anchors Tapcon® is a popular brand name for concrete screws. The Tapcon® was patented in 1976 by ITW Buildex. Tapcons are the first and original screws designed to tap threads…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Dec 30th 2009

    How to Drill a Hole in Concrete

    Purchase AnchorsDrilling a hole in concrete is a common activity for professional contractors as well as Do-It-Yourselfers and is one that needs to be done correctly and safely. There are a couple of…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Nov 30th 2009

    How to Fasten a Winch to Concrete

    Purchase Strike AnchorsPurchase Drop-In AnchorsPurchase Lag Shield AnchorsPurchase Wedge Anchors A winch is a stationary mechanical device which is either hand powered or machine powered and is used…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Nov 29th 2009

    How to Fasten Light Fixtures to Concrete

    Purchase Hammer Drive AnchorsPurchase Wedge AnchorsPurchase Tapcon Anchors Light fixtures sometimes need to be fastened to concrete in both outdoor and indoor applications. Installation may be needed…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Oct 31st 2009

    Definitions for Concrete Fastener Terminology

    Purchase AnchorsWhen working with concrete fasteners and anchors, it is important to understand the terminology used. Understanding the terms used in the installation of these anchors will help you co…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Oct 31st 2009

    How to Fasten Light Fixtures to Brick

    Purchase Hammer Drive AnchorsPurchase Sleeve AnchorsPurchase Tapcon Anchors Sometimes a light fixture needs to be fastened to a brick wall in an indoor or outdoor application. There are three basic c…

    Published by Robert Carlisle

  • Sep 30th 2009

    Concrete and Masonry Fasteners

    Purchase AnchorsThere are special fasteners for concrete, brick, and block that are used for fastening items or fixtures to each base material. All the different types of fasteners that are designed f…

    Published by Robert Carlisle