I have heard that tapcons work well in concrete. earlier, Victor Gouveia, wrote:
>Hi Folks, > >Ray's post begs a question I have in relation to drilling into masonry. > >While I know that I have to pre-drill a hole when ever I attach anything to >a masonry wall, do I have to worry about the type of anchor I'm using when >working with different surfaces? > >For example, I know that in solid concrete, one can use the anchors that >look like a hollow spined tube that opens up as the bolt screws in. > >Would that anchor be appropriate to use in brick work, especially when I >think of all the possible hollow spaces in the bricks? > >I am looking at attaching a gate to my house at the top of a few steps, and >one hinge is going into solid concrete foundation, however, the other hinge >is going to be going into the brickwork that is the side of my house. > >Is there a different type of wall anchor I have to use in the brickwork? > >Any help would be appreciated. > >Victor Gouveia > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.2/1053 - Release Date: >10/6/2007 10:18 AM John ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.2/1053 - Release Date: 10/6/2007 10:18 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
