Common DIY Mistakes | Concrete Anchors

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Securing something to brick, concrete block, or any other kind of masonry can be a bit intimidating for DIYers. This doesn't have to be hard and here are a couple mistakes to avoid on your next project.
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15 окт 2024

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@ursamajor7468 Год назад

I've used several sizes of Tapcons with great results. I drive them in with an electric driver up until the last 1/4 to 1/2 inch and then use a wrench to tighten them gently.

@dl1130 Год назад

Thank you. I have been doing it wrong and now know why it hasn't worked very well for me.

@FernRoses 4 месяца назад

Woman here, it's really intimidating asking questions at a hardware store. Thank you so much for the information. I had to subscribe.

@franknowak5419 Год назад

There are different tap cons for mortar concrete and cinder block make sure you use the correct type also

@ddbala 8 месяцев назад

Also, other mistake is people do not drill approx 1/4 inch over length of screw. I have known people overtorquing and removing heads because they did not drill a little bit more. I have had great experience with tapcon

@shangrilahomestead9930 11 месяцев назад

It’s so tricky drilling and securing into concrete. Do you have videos in more detail about this subject? I always dread these projects and I have loads of projects like this to complete.😊. Thank you!

@Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq 7 месяцев назад

Good advice. I used the same or similar to board up windows before a category 5 hurricane and used the right drill bits. It held surprisingly well, and probably saved the house.

@geraldroberts4721 Год назад

Not a fan of the longer, small diameter Tapcons. You can use the appropriate bit for the pre drill and they're prone to snap before you get them tightened. Larger diameters over 1/2" are bombproof in good concrete.

@MANSHED 6 месяцев назад

I use those anchors all the time around our brick house. I would also suggest that you never drill into or anchor into the mortar. Always into the block itself.

@jdr03272 4 месяца назад

I would bag all these stupid anchors for brick and just use epoxy. Absolute rock solid hold. No stress on the brick or chance of breaking it out. Absolute precision in placement. Sika anchorfix 2 baby.

@jimd3863 Год назад

I've used tapcons for securing conduit one-hole straps to concrete and block walls for years. I find using the drill at low speed with the 5/16 nut driver secured the tapcons without stripping.

@BStride Год назад

Agree with over torquing the mortar have experienced problems there for sure

@Treppiede Год назад

Do you guys like to vacuum or blow out the dust from the holes before trying the fastener?

@mr.c6674 Год назад

You should always remove the dust. Otherwise the hole may not be as deep, and you will likely have trouble screwing the screw in. Not to mention the dust can give a false torque.

@Treppiede Год назад

@@mr.c6674 that's what I've been doing, along with a drop of dish soap for the crappy thinner TapCons that like to snap easily... but I figured I'd ask and see what everyone else is doing.

@jamesm568 15 дней назад

I used to drill bit it says on the back of the package to use. They seem to go in better using an impact driver on low then actually doing it by hand. Now what cracks me up is I buy a masonry bit made for concrete, but it won't do anything in concrete.

@campbell3897 Год назад

I prefer using plastic anchors instead if I can. Tapcons can be sensitive and I’d rather not take the risk and create a new problem.

@paulsccna2964 17 дней назад

Just yesterday, I tried those Tapcon and went to tighten it down and it broke?! So we went back to Redcaps and they work like a charm. Wasted $10 on the Tapcon

@johnshopkins554 Год назад

Great info! Now I know better.

@eagl3ye 5 месяцев назад

Has anyone else had terrible luck with the white tapcon screws? It might be user error, but the head constantly pops off on me when trying to fasten them in. Never happens with any of the blue ones.

@FernRoses 4 месяца назад

I had the issue. It was so annoying.

@tammyvinas2120 Год назад

Thank you! 👍

@thatzwhat 22 дня назад

The mortar in that brick wall is so beautiful it's a shame to drill holes in it.

@matthewcanavan8275 Год назад

I prefer pound in anchors whenever possible.

@MrLonewolf501 Год назад

Anchoring into mortar is a bad idea to start with...

@GodlyNoghri Год назад

I see you didn't like the flaming for not using anti-vibratory bushings in the comments of your last video on this topic, so you decided to try again with a different format...?

@hassanbazzi3545 Год назад

Well stated

@PeterRanieriII 4 месяца назад

Expansion anchors are much better

@ironqqq Год назад

I get a 20% breakage rate with 3/16 tapcons into concrete 😢

@larryh657 Год назад

My biggest problem with tapcons is that they are VERY FRAGILE I have had 3%+ break OFF when I screw them in

@AG-xc5ni Год назад

Don't they come with the drill bits now?

@mr.c6674 Год назад

No. You can buy them without.

@ursamajor7468 Год назад

Either way. Just check the package, or into the plastic bubble.

@bryceg5709 Год назад

many do but it's a cheap drillbit and they bend, once they bend a bit they wallow the holes out then its oversized. if you do much with them buy a bunch of higher quality ones.