The Only Concrete Anchor You Need And How To Properly Install

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11 ай бұрын

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Tapcons were voted the favorite type of concrete anchor by my audience so I wanted to put together a straightforward video on how to install Tapcons and what do to if you hit a speed bump. Tapcons are a great product but there are several common mistakes that can derail your project which I will try to help you avoid.
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@csimet 11 ай бұрын

I always use a thick washer that is at least 25-33% bigger than the head of the Tapcon... it just helps spread the hold across the part being secured, especially sheet metal like you show. My solution for stripped holes... always keep a spool of galvanized wire handy. Just fold a few lengths equal to the thread length, put it in the hole and re-run the screw. The screw will bite into it and press against the sides of the hole. Works every time.

@tdotw77 7 ай бұрын

I've used zip tie 'ends' too, or small strips of wood shims or even copper wire will work too!

@WotchTheWerldBern 7 ай бұрын

@@tdotw77 I use poo, but you do you

@jerrynorris1397 5 ай бұрын

Thanks I will try that next time

@ednakamura4245 3 ай бұрын

@@tdotw77😅😅x.v .... ..

@ljones226 Ай бұрын

I rarely have good luck with Tapcons. The holes end up being to large. I will be using your tip next time, though. Thanks.

@MrJasonwoodrow 10 ай бұрын

Yep, I use Tapcons for a lot of jobs at work, or in some cases zinc anchors. I prefer the rotohammer for much faster work. One thing you may want to consider when mounting fan units are vibration dampeners. The low hum/rumble can be annoying to a lot of people and mounting on spring dampeners is a good approach to minimize the vibration.

@cgutowski471 11 ай бұрын

This is perfect timing. I just came home from Lowes with 3/8 heavy duty tapcons to mount a new mini split on a concrete block wall. Also bought the 8” tapcon sds drill bit.

@andrewludwig9251 11 ай бұрын

Those units come with rubber anti-vibration pads, you should slide those underneath the next chance you get.

@gnewman18 11 ай бұрын

My guess is the rubber also helps prevent moisture from leaching out of the concrete and rusting the tie-down flanges…

@inkdaddy66 11 ай бұрын

If it's a well balanced ac unit, you don't need the isolation pads. Not only that, the rubber won't survive the elements very long. Then you're stuck fixing unstable feet

@NoName-sn1le 11 ай бұрын

@@inkdaddy66now that’s a comment based in lack of understanding

@inkdaddy66 11 ай бұрын

@@NoName-sn1le ok

@SM-vs4ro 11 ай бұрын

@@inkdaddy66 My unit (MrCool) came with rubber pads .

@edjorgensen7419 11 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your channel. I've used my share of Tapcons during the hurricane plywood wars living in an east central Florida block home. Occasionally I'd spin one and lose the threads. My fix was to stick a few pieces of heavy duty grass trimmer line in the hole. Worked like a charm and held like iron.

@Verminator151029 11 ай бұрын

Or just crush up a couple of 221 Wagos, drop them in the hole and they'll allow the Tapcon to tighten up tighter that a Nun's box on Sunday!!!

@RCinginSC 11 ай бұрын

@@Verminator151029colorful explanation

@joemendyk9994 7 ай бұрын

I would say crude. Some folks need attention.......

@marcthibault8723 7 ай бұрын

If it straps, I use a piece of small tie wrap in the whole...

@da324 7 ай бұрын

@@joemendyk9994 You want some cheese with that whine?

@jimboalogo 11 ай бұрын

I built a 'catio' about 6 years ago and used Tapcon. I anchored the vertical beams to a brick wall and the horizontal 2x4s to the patio floor. They've held up very well.

@DavidGrapesVinyard 9 ай бұрын

I am 76 and been building things for many years, this is one of the best solutions I have run across.

@hardlyb 11 ай бұрын

I've used Tapcons and they are the easiest, but I don't use them unless I'm pretty sure I'm never going to need to remove them; I find they don't hold nearly as well on subsequent uses (and, yes, I use a new anchor). So I used them to anchor a gazebo I put in on a concrete deck, but I use wedge anchors to hold down my drill press, since I might need to move that temporarily. I also don't use them when attaching things to sandstone or soft brick, since I've seen Tapcons split that sort of material; something like a Rawl plug works better in softer stone, holds quite well, and you can remove the screw (at least once) and put it back without worrying. If you don't have an air compressor, a can of compressed air works to blow out the holes. As you say, it's essential to clean the hole, no matter what you're using as an anchor.

@bobpiec 7 ай бұрын

I hung a deck with Tapcons 25 years ago and they are still holding. Great product great tutorial.

@michaellacaria910 10 ай бұрын

Had problems using the smaller size tapcons because of drill wobble etc., so in cases like that i learned to drill a smaller hole first and then go over with proper size bit.

@wayneeshelor639 2 ай бұрын

Smaller bit in all cases gets a better center alligment

@shawnr771 10 ай бұрын

I have been using Tapcons and other concrete anchors for years. You stated good solid advice. Overtightening is probably the biggest mistake. It breaks the side walls. One solution is after recleaning the hole there are some masonry certified epoxys. On something like this AC. Put some in the hole and reinstall. When that expoxy sets the anchor will not go anywhere for this application. For framing attachment. Move over and drill another hole. Make sure to stay within recommended spacing. When in doubt and possible install 2. On commercial or industrial jobsites. This should be brought to the attention of the site engineer. Regular workers do not understand the loads that the anchor will be expected to withstand over a lifetime. Do not leave that to chance.

@inkdaddy66 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I always use the redhead style anchors and never used tapcon. Now I'll give them a shot

@dogsense3773 7 ай бұрын

Worked on alcatraz island for 25 years,doing concrete work, Tapcons were my best friends!

@thebordernow 17 күн бұрын

Were you installing your own escape hand and footholds?... 🤣

@rickarchuleta1 10 күн бұрын

Hey,dogsense I worked on the Russ building in SF in 98 at 33 stories, and Tapcons were my best friends too. I could see Alcatraz from the roof. From SF Towers too.

@dogsense3773 10 күн бұрын

@@rickarchuleta1 alcatraz 1993-2018!

@blt981 7 күн бұрын

Native SF Born Raised…did guys really escape or is that BS

@campbellmorrison8540 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree tapcons are the way to go, not cheap but the best. Ive no idea what sort of metal these are made out of and what that coating is but they are both impressive.

@MrRightNow 7 ай бұрын

One tip I would recommend is not to tighten the bolts until you have all 4 bolts 90% or so in place. This will help preventing any possible alignment issues that could also cause your last bolts to not go in easy and even possibly strip

@joederochemont6219 4 ай бұрын

Great video, I have also used the screws, with a smaller bit, so I was a little confused. Thank you for talking about that subject, big help.

@G-Diddy007 11 ай бұрын

I haven't had any issues with the larger tapcon screws but I have had the smaller ones snapping off half way down. Most issues have been in flagstone. Always use the recommended drill size for each.

@TheStevedie 10 ай бұрын

I've never used the larger ones, only the smaller ones. I absolutely hate them lol. Same deal with wedge anchors mostly. I started to epoxy everything in....

@csmall7842 10 ай бұрын

According to tapcon the threads are not intended for more than 1-1/4” embedment in the substrate. The longer screws are not to go deeper, they’re for fastening thicker materials to the concrete. This only applies to the 3/16 and 1/4 screws, the bigger anchor bolts 5/16 and up, can go deeper into the concrete for better pull out.

@jimyeats 9 ай бұрын

100% agree with you. I HATE any Tapcon less than 5/16". They always snap.

@DamionJR4923 4 ай бұрын

I hate tapcons also I broke to many of them and pretty much refuse to use them now. Nail anchors work better imho.

@dchale1 11 ай бұрын

I just removed a shed that was bolted to a concrete pad using tapcon bolts around 20 years ago. I went in expecting issues getting the bolts out. The typical stuff, snapping the heads off, etc. I had no issues and the bolts looked practically new, other than the concrete dust.

@martinc6273 11 ай бұрын

Scott, another great video. Something to discuss further with your viewers is when you would normally recommend concrete anchor wedge bolts compared to concrete screws. We all have our preferences, but would like to hear your thoughts.

@kriskafowlski4463 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott another great video. Look forward to all of your videos. Very informative

@jaimeriquelme6727 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your time, it's always worth to watch them.

@CoconutPalmPictures 8 ай бұрын

If the concrete becomes difficult to drill, try using some WD-40 inside the hole. That helps a lot. After you drill the hole, use the thin red tube nozzle on a spray can of WD-40 (or generic equivalent) to simultaneously clean out the hole and lubricate it. Put the thin red nozzle all the way into the hole, then start spraying, slowly pulling out the nozzle while spraying. All the dust will come out, and the hole will be lubricated for the Tapcon. However, blue Tapcons tend to rust over time, and will snap off if you try to remove them years later. I prefer stainless steel Tapcons for that reason. Also, Tapcon, if you're reading this, please change your Phillips drive Tapcons over to Torx drive. Much better, less cam-out. Lastly, if the hole gets stripped, try putting a length of nylon cable tie in the hole to snug it up.

@jamesc7925 Ай бұрын

Great video. I’ve had issues driving in Tapcons all the way and I realized I didn’t drill deep enough or clean the loose material out of the hole.

@jodycwilliams 10 ай бұрын

I just use Tapcon's bit that is sold right next to these anchors usually. Perfect hole every single time, and these anchors are top notch.

@karlaiken2845 10 ай бұрын

The trouble with drilling concrete, is often the drill bit walks on you soon as you start drilling, This can be a real pain if you are lining up more than one hole like what you did here. So what I do is use a punch to start the hold and use a small drill bit that will set in the punch mark and drill a pilot hole. Even a new sharp drill bit will walk on you sometimes. I do like those anchors. Have used a lot of drop in anchors also, trouble with those is you need to drill a much larger hole to accommodate the anchor not the bolt.

@NathanHarrison7 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Great step-by-step explanation for the weekend warriors. Perfect cadence and content. Subscribed. Although I wish he would not have damaged the paint on that $15,000 heat pump.

@johnhorner5711 10 ай бұрын

Tapcons are my first choice as well. Thank you for the clear video instructions.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 10 ай бұрын

You bet 👊

@joey-cn6mt 7 ай бұрын

I'm 63years old and have been using tons since they came out. I love them and have used pallets of them with no problems fast clean your dun!!

@richardkawucha1232 7 ай бұрын

When I replaced the aluminum lattice columns, on my front porch awning, I used Tap-Con fasteners. It was easy and they've lasted over 10 years, exposed to weather and ice melt products. I installed mine with my corded 1/2" drill/hammer drill.

@CharlesHess 10 ай бұрын

He uses adverbs!!! Amazing! Congratulations!

@LiveHiFi 5 ай бұрын

That most common failure point of bottoming out was my first disaster too. Since then smooth sailing using tapconns. Great vid!

@thenexthobby 11 ай бұрын

Yes I’ve had success with Tapcons … and one of your videos showed an alternative I’ve forgotten.

@radinsyah1574 7 ай бұрын

I notice that the fitting into the hole made by the driver has a better snug fit compared to the one made by the rotary in hammer mode. In my experience, rotaries in hammer mode just makes bigger than intended holes although in drive mode it’s often a pain to drill into concrete. Great video.

@thebordernow 17 күн бұрын

Always a good, clear, and concise instructional video! Thanks.

@josephnorcalusa1710 11 ай бұрын

Helpful information, thank you for sharing!!

@shangrilahomestead9930 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great information as always.😊

@curtisbme 11 ай бұрын

I always used my hammer drill for my smaller jobs and often had a lot of problems with harder spots, killing a number of bits (and my arm) as well as going through all my 5 batteries. Then I rented a rotary hammer drill after spending over an hour trying to get through 10" of concrete with my hammer drill and only getting through 2". Rotary hammer went through the last 8" like butter, taking only a minute or two. Had no idea it would be such a night and day difference. Never using a hammer drill again for concrete drilling. I was also surprised at how much quieter the hammer drill was than my drill.

@billboyd7938 10 ай бұрын

I learned that too. It took me 1.5 hours to drill a 2" hole through brick with a hammer drill. Mainly due to having to let the drill cool down. I rented a Hilti drill to drill a 2.5 inch hole through brick. It took less than a minute. I then drilled a 1 1/4" hole in about 30 seconds.

@datamike00 10 ай бұрын

the cordless SDS drill in my truck is easily on my top 5 tools, maybe 3

@johnhorner5711 10 ай бұрын

Hammer drilling is one of the times I still like to use a corded plug-in version when feasible. The tool is better balanced, very powerful, and doesn't need recharging. I use cordless tools plenty, but sometimes the old plug ins are still the best.

@kenoliver8913 9 ай бұрын

@@johnhorner5711 IAfter swearing endlessly at some concrete I had to drill with a corded hammer dril my wife bought me a brushless CORDLESS SDS drill. It is so effective (I'd estimate a minimum of 10 times faster) that I have given away my hammer drill - I only use the SDS drill for masonry. And cordless is far more convenient and safer too.

@robertmarshall1545 7 ай бұрын

I've used both, and have used them a lot. Tap cons for smaller things, red head anchors for i-beams and such.

@GH-oi2jf 10 ай бұрын

I haven’t used this brand, but I have put shelves on a concrete wall with concrete screws. They are the best choice for that relatively light-duty application.

@Sidicas 10 ай бұрын

Never did an anchor in concrete before but my first was a Tapcon and I had no problems just following the instructions even though I had no idea what I was doing.

@hilbert551 7 ай бұрын

You make very good videos. Very detailed, even when there's a potential problem. Very professional and to the point. My favorite channel for DIY. Thanks.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and support 👍

@smirkinatu5512 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 11 ай бұрын

THANKS SCOTT,GREAT INFO AND…IT IS ALWAYS GREAT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS 🤗👍💚💚💚

@hassanbazzi3545 11 ай бұрын

Not a whole lot with tapcon. I found my problem that I don’t keep the drill perpendicular and causing a bigger hole. I prefer using the Red Head instead. Valuable information. Thank you for sharing

@dadaustin4570 11 ай бұрын

Thx for the video - it reminded me to resecure my low deck railing

@joeriedl2349 10 ай бұрын

I never thought to vac the holes and make them a half inch longer than the anchor. Thank you!

@gil3green 11 ай бұрын

Always good information, expalins what i did wrong last year, I didn't vac out hole before inserting screw.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 🙌

@russellseaton2014 11 ай бұрын

I use Tapcons for attaching metal boxes and conduit hangers to cement walls. Originally used a hammer drill. Eventually I got smart and now use a rotary hammer drill and SDS bits.

@rng9242 Ай бұрын

I am a mechanical engineer, and this is my opinion. the Topcon directly screwed into the concrete, its secured depends on the quality of the concrete, if it has too much sand and gravel, the hold will be weak. The other problem is that the threads are cutting through the concrete with very shallowed threads to the root diameter of the screw and it doesn't provide a good hold if a force is applied to pull it out. I spoke to a supplier, and they recommend using and epoxy for concrete gel into the hole to provide strength. For use horizontally on a vertical wall, with a perpendicular download, it should be ok. I don't recommend the use of Topcon for heavy load or applications with pull force. the advantages of using a lead anchor are that lead is a soft metal, and the screw will push material against the concrete hole creating a tremendous amount of pressure, to pull the screw, the concrete has to break first

@jamesmatheson5115 10 ай бұрын

I use them too, Ive used just about every style of anchor bolts, but find them the easiest and best for all light work.

@sayubu 11 ай бұрын

really appreciate you sharing these tips Scott !

@EverydayHomeRepairs 11 ай бұрын

You bet, thanks for the support.

@artvandelay1099 10 ай бұрын

If you have trouble with breaking Tapcons or stripping out the holes, use your drill to drive them, not your impact. I think if you read the directions it actually says to drive them with a drill and not an impact. After I started using a drill to drive them I haven't snapped one or stripped one.

@vorant77 7 ай бұрын

EXACTLY!

@kalijasin 7 ай бұрын

Any bolt, screw, nail, etc.. will break if you put enough force on it.

@artvandelay1099 7 ай бұрын

@@kalijasin Well, no doubt. But Tapcons are notorious for it. It's to the point where I always thought they were a crappy product. Many of my coworkers always said that Tapcons sucked and couldn't be trusted. They would use Tapcons as a last resort. I'm just saying that once I started using my drill to drive them, my problems with Tapcons were solved. To the extent that I actually like them and trust them now.

@drdwgmd14 Ай бұрын

What setting should i set the drill motor to as to not apply to much torque, thanks

@artvandelay1099 Ай бұрын

@@drdwgmd14 I don't use the clutch settings. I set my drill to drill mode, drive until the drill stops and the Tapcon is tight. The wide part of the head firmly contacting the work piece. Workpiece firmly attached. If you're breaking them then experiment with clutch settings and find what works. My drill is an old Dewalt and it might not be very powerful anymore, but it can still drill concrete and sets Tapcons on drill mode without breaking them. I've broken exactly one since watching this video 8 months ago. I use the hex head Tapcons and a hex nut driver. Make sure to use the recommended diameter size drill stated on the packaging. If you're not in a hurry use a shop vac to suck the concrete dust out of the hole, if you don't have a shop vac or if you're in a hurry like at work or something, you might have to run the Tapcon in and out of the hole a couple times to clean out the concrete dust to get it to tighten down. But long story short, if you use the right diameter drill, use hex head Tapcons, drive them with a drill, and make sure there's not too much concrete dust leftover from drilling the hole, you'll have a 99% success rate with Tapcons.

@heroknaderi 9 ай бұрын

Another good video man. I enjoyed it. Very much appreciated 👍👍

@EverydayHomeRepairs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@gilbertopatino2616 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏 great video 👍

@seanhiscock 8 ай бұрын

I was usinbg Tapcons to anchor a board but the concrete was breaking up too easily. I was able to anchor in a couple of other spots but the first one must have hit a dry spot. Good video. Thanks for posting.

@jimlong527 9 ай бұрын

Tapcon is my go to DIY especially here in Florida where high winds are common. Very few failures.

@AlaskanBallistics 3 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@KameraShy 11 ай бұрын

I have generally had very good results with Tapcons. I once used the phillips head type, couldn't get enough leverage to drive it in all the way and stripped the head. (Pulled it out with pliers.) Since then I have used the hex head only with no problems. I use a ratchet wrench which, though a little slower, reduces the chance of breakage or other problems.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I try to stay away from the phillips head concrete screws for the exact issues. I agree the hex head is my favorite but have seen solid results with the Torx head 👍

@jeffstanley4593 10 ай бұрын

Use an impact driver with Phillips head even with regular screws into wood. Of course you have to be careful right at the last sixteenth.

@tdotw77 7 ай бұрын

Yeah Phillips are the worst. Hex or torx always! 🛠️🔩🔧

@mavirek 11 ай бұрын

This was very helpful, and so were the comments. I am not drilling straight down into concrete. I am drilling into the side of my condo through (what I assume is) stucco. I need to erect a wood frame sturdy enough to support a couple water filter housings. I think behind the exterior wall I've located one of the studs, so that hole gets a long screw to reach the stud. But the remaining holes to affix the board to the wall are what had me stumped. Do I go with Tapcon, or Rawls and screws, or something else fancy? Your demo and a lot of the comments gave me more ideas to look for at my local HF, HD, Lowes or Ace.

@TheDogDad 11 ай бұрын

Good video Scott & you're looking jacked!

@deadonleprechaun 11 ай бұрын

Great video 🎉

@100vg 11 ай бұрын

It was 1998 or '99 when I used Tapcon Anchors to mount 2x4s (because I added outlets and light switches) to what was an outside brick wall which became an add-on room for paneling. I bought a combo, 120 VAC corded Black and Decker DR700 Type 1 switchable drill/hammer drill. I predrilled holes for the Tapcons in the boards with the holes aligned into brick, then drilled a wider hole to stop the Tapcon heads, started the Tapcon brick holes through board holes with the concrete bit, removed the boards and drilled the holes in bricks. I don't remember issues with stripped Tapcon holes. I may have drilled all the way through the bricks, but I would have known to get all debris out first if I didn't. Granted, this was brick, not concrete, but, to recollection, this was my only Tapcon usage. I still have a collection and would use them again. Thinking about it, I mounted a Split AC unit on a concrete block some years later, so I must have gotten all the drilling debris out. Great video, Scott.

@Saileahgaz 7 ай бұрын

I recently had an issue with smaller diameter tapcon screws and slightly over-sized pilot holes. I placed a plastic toothpick in the hole with great success. Someone below mentioned weed trimmer line. Would have been too thick for me, but I'll put that idea in my back pocket.

@efenili 11 ай бұрын

The big tapcom bolts work well enough, I've had nothing but nightmare experiences with the standard screw types though.

@mikeyh6104 10 ай бұрын

I have had the same experience. The small ones seem so snap with very modest torque.

@RJ-ej1nr 11 ай бұрын

Tapcons are great for ease and speed. Not so much if need to adjust/reuse the hole or for high strength. I use them often but know when it’s time to use something stronger.

@wazzeradk9398 11 ай бұрын

I use a plastic drinking straw and a pair of safety glasses to blow out the drilled holes. Beats dragging out a compressor and works better than a shopvac!

@ebnhahn1993 9 ай бұрын

Great video!, I used Tapcon before. Failiure modes were drilling hole shorter than the bolt length and snapping the head of the bolt and sometimes the drill bit size matching the bolt size resulted in the bolt is "loose" and what I was anchoring was not properly anchored!!!. In that case I had to move up to a bigger size Tapcon..

@dougdiller2906 11 ай бұрын

Tapcons work great with brick also. Used them to anchor grab bars on a brick wall.

@Wilbarrow 14 күн бұрын

Hammer drill man.

@marcelinoramos4580 15 күн бұрын

Thank you

@geoffreymccaleb 10 ай бұрын

I look forward to a video a year from now on how to repair a concrete base that has cracked due to vibration 😂 Said with love! Great video as always but like of vibration support was an odd one. The thing is, it's not that the fans are going to cause the unit to pitch this way or that, it's just a continuous low vibration that never stops. I installed 2 units on wall brackets (to avoid critters) and had to retro-fit dampeners after the fact because the low vibration was causing all the walls and ceilings around it to vibrate. Once I retro-fitted I cut it down by more than half. Obviously different situation here, but all that vibration has to go somewhere. And onto that pad it will go!

@RJ_DSRider 11 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of tapcons. I use them to attach light loads like shelf brackets to block, but I'll stay with red heads when I need to really secure something well and not worry about it ever pulling out.

@hebgbb 4 ай бұрын

Me too. I don't like using Tapcons. They strip and break too easily for me to trust them. I'm a contractor and I cannot have my reputation ruined by those fasteners.

@TheHonestCarpenter 10 ай бұрын

Good vid, Scott!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 10 ай бұрын

Thank Ethan!

@karmabet7394 10 ай бұрын

Good work..

@TheBrewjo 9 ай бұрын

They're great, I tent to avoid impact drivers for screwing in. Just use a drill set to to screw and torque out around 3/4, on the first one I might have to tweak it up or down a couple of clicks then it's perfect for the rest of the wall/slab that needs fixing.

@Patrick-857 9 ай бұрын

You must be using really small ones in soft concrete. The ones I use most often are 10 or 12mm which is roughly equivalent to 3/8 and 1/2. My impact driver won't do them usually, I need to go to a 1/2 impact wrench to get them in. A drill would just break my wrist with no progress. You must not be a professional, because even if you can get them in with a drill, it's hard on you, and hard on the drill. I use impacts for almost all driving of fasteners, because they a lighter, faster and virtually effortless to use.

@PARDS2 2 ай бұрын

SUPERB!!!

@jimjohnston7688 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the information. I’ve never had really good success with Tapcons, hopefully I will do better.

@Bob_Adkins 11 ай бұрын

Anchor bolt epoxy or melted sulphur work great for stripped Tapcons, but you need to make sure the foot is down tight against the slab.

@forestgrump2168 10 ай бұрын

excellent!

@ChefKevinRiese 8 ай бұрын

Here is a tip to avoid bit drift. Drill a hole in any 3/4 wood the same size as the hole for the anchor. Place it over the sharpie mark and put weight on it with your foot. Bit cant drift.

@AlphatecEngineering 7 ай бұрын

Very good video

@EverydayHomeRepairs 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@rickrudd 11 ай бұрын

Because I've lived in several very old houses, MANY times I've drilled pilot holes in mortar, only to find that the sandy mortar has crumbled too much and the hole is too large. My go-to fix is inserting a small length of bare #14 wire. It fills the gap and makes the attachment super strong.

@lawdog516 11 ай бұрын

A Zip Tie also works great

@stevebalser4649 2 ай бұрын

Love Tapcons

@dasshape00 11 ай бұрын

I use tap tapcons with plastic wall achors. I never had one get loose like that. Old-timer showed me that trick at work 20 years ago

@haydenjones1559 10 ай бұрын

Imperial always cracks me up. " A Five Thirty Seconds "

@softwarephil1709 11 ай бұрын

SDS rotary hammer drills are awesome for concrete drilling. They go through it like soft wood.

@DumbCarGuy 7 күн бұрын

In us freezing states like MN. You might want to put epoxy in them there holes so when you insert the screw the hold stays a solid so the winter doesn't crack the concrete in half by having water in the hole.

@KlayJones 11 ай бұрын

Long narrow tapcons can frequently snap with an impact driver or even a drill. I've had an issue with this working on my basement and decided to step up to beefier screws.

@markkillion8980 8 ай бұрын

I had trouble. I had some Phillips head (actually torx head) left from another job. I couldn’t get things tight with the suggested hole. I went a little larger and it was loose. I went to Home Depot and purchased wedge anchors.

@harisjaved1379 27 күн бұрын

I use red head. They are the best!

@Paul.Douglas 10 ай бұрын

I use the tapcons too. Haven't had a fail yet, but it's not like I've done hundreds of them.

@markrenicker3465 11 ай бұрын

I’ve used many different sizes of tapcon. The main issue I’ve had is drilling without moving the drill side to side. You need to drill straight in and out.

@sancop 11 ай бұрын

My biggest problem is that I put several tapcon screws in a bucket and I never know what size drill bit to use 😣. I’ll learn to keep them separate now.

@RCinginSC 11 ай бұрын

Same here. I keep all my tapcons sorted by size and throw the appropriate bit in on top.

@keiththompson6376 10 ай бұрын

Had to do pull out load test on single tapcon screw broke test rig at over a ton😊😊

@MrCantabrigian 10 ай бұрын

I always a rotary hammer drill and Hilti fasteners, and depending on the anchoring substrate (hollow block, etc) and load calculations I make, I may use the mesh sleeves and properly specified threaded rod with structural epoxy as per Hilti recommendations. This is generally for anchoring machinery, pumps, evaporators, pallet racking, etc.

@kenoliver8913 9 ай бұрын

That's the right way for heavy stuff, but it is overkill for this job which is basically just to stop the unit wandering about.

@robertrada4783 9 ай бұрын

You lost 99% of the audience. But I hear you.

@KimballHansen 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. My question is can Tapcon anchors be reused? I removed several from a project and wondered whether or not I can reuse them.

@rustyclark6263 11 ай бұрын

Used a lot of 3and a half 1/4 3/8 tapcons

@ShaneTheGeek 11 ай бұрын

The properties and facilities team at work use tapcons and they seem to anchors items in place very well in concrete.

@tacticalnimrod9825 11 ай бұрын

The only problem I’ve had with Tapcon anchors was on the base of a swimming pool pump. The exposed heads rusted so bad the first season I replaced them with new Tapcons and immediately coated them with Plasti-dip. Seems to be working.

@kenbrown2808 11 ай бұрын

the more age on the concrete, the more likely a tapcon won't do it. they are also overkill for light duty anchoring. Walldog (tm) screws work great for the light stuff - and also for light stuff in sheetrock. addendum: if you need to level things, you also want a pinset or wedge anchor with double nuts.

@KameraShy 11 ай бұрын

I have used Tapcons in very old, porous brick and they have held very tight.

@kenbrown2808 11 ай бұрын

@@KameraShy that's one of the differences between clay and concrete.