Use wedge anchors to fasten studs to concrete.
How to anchor a wooden wall on concrete.
Hammer set concrete fasteners concrete screws and mortar nails are all effective ways to connect wood to concrete.
They are know by other names in other countries are the ideal anchor for attaching almost anything to solid masonry such as concrete.
Toggle bolts are stronger than nails with a shear rating between 550 and 1 700 pounds but they re not as strong as concrete screws.
How to install concrete anchors how to attach timber wood to concrete or any other solid masonry surface using masonry anchors dynabolts.
Wedge anchors are fasteners that rely on expanding sleeves to anchor two by fours permanently.
A hammer drive anchor requires only a small pilot hole.
Dynabolts that s the name for this particular anchor in australia.
Begin by drilling holes in the concrete with a hammer drill.
The one shown requires only a 1 4 inch hole.
Masonry and concrete anchor types are considered light duty medium duty or heavy duty based on how much weight they can support.
Medium duty anchors are good for wall hangings that weigh up to 200 pounds.
This is a short video on anchoring a wooden wall onto a concrete floor.
Versions are perfect for anchoring heavy weight bearing framing members such as deck ledger boards.
You can fasten wood to concrete using 3 different methods depending on your preference.
Once you ve drilled the holes you ll need only a hammer and a wrench to install the wedge anchors.
Connecting wood to concrete can seem intimidating but with the right tools even an amateur craftsman can do it.
Drill the hole at least 1 4 inch deeper than the length of the lower portion and vacuum or blow out the hole.
These anchors in the large 3 8 in.
These bolts are also used for hanging wood parts along with light fixtures and shower curtain rods in areas between wood framing members inside walls.
Light duty anchors are good for wall hangings that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Steel anchor heavy duty anchors.