Concrete Anchors: Which ones are better?

[@aaronstestlab]

100%, Sleeve anchors are my favorite too. Sure, maybe wedges are "technically" rated to hold more, but both are fully capable of holding down pretty much anything. On the other hand, in my experience, wedges tend to spin a lot more than sleeves. Plus, with a little effort you can remove sleeves. Good luck ever getting a wedge out of that hole.

[@ThePuccini]

Would love to see the best practices for installation and some examples.

[@dkvv9721]

Less hearsay, more testing!

[@mediaguardian]

According to the manufacturer, sleeve anchors can be used in brick and block and are not as strong as wedge anchors. Wedge anchors are made to be used only in concrete.

[@riffdex]

You didn’t mention lag shield type anchors. Are they any good?

[@zuilok]

Straight to the point video, just the way I like it. Thanks for the info.

[@Condor1970]

What about hot dipped galvanized all-thread and high strength anchor epoxy? Isn't that what professionals use when installing auto lifts, or commercial building additions?

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

Which is best for anchoring a safe to a concrete floor?

[@gonzosbeats]

I need to anchor a heavy gazebo I bought at Costco to my porcelain pavers in my backyard. They are about .8 inches thick. What type of anchor would you recommend. Thank u

[@randyhanson837]

I agree with Andy, sleeve anchor is best. I had to do an industrial type install a few years ago and nothing else worked. I have seen some industrial installs that used epoxy. Is this ever used by itself or in addition to another anchor?

[@Samson-EC]

Which one would you recommend to attach a steel 4x4 post holder for 2 feet of post to a 2 inch cinder block cap. The catch is that the cinder blocks themselves may not be filled with concrete so the cinder block may be hollow below the cap..thks..jc

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Nail-In type anchors are not meant to be easily removable. In fact, if you install them correctly, which involves completely hammering in the nail into the sleeve, there's no easy way to remove them without a lot of cutting the thing that the anchor is holding and chipping away at the concrete. If you leave a bit of the nail head out of the sleeve, you can pry it out and then pull out the sleeve, but then the anchor is not wedged into the wall as much as it was designed to be.

[@750scooter]

What about epoxy anchoring?

[@Mixwell1983]

Aside from the nail in (hammer anchors) if you live somewhere in Europe that likes to shit talk the US timber and drywall housing you can use a mason bit in your brick slightly smaller than a wood dowel (may have to taper the dowel) a bit insert it into the hole, hammer it in and a regular timber screw will wedge the dowel and act as an anchor.. this is more for hanging something on the interior like a picture or TV mount so you dont always need concrete screws for light to medium projects.

[@akfastener]

We are the anchor manufacturer from China, I leave a massage here to see if I can find a wholesaler and make a win-win cooperation 😂

[@tomatojuice12]

Andy, thank you for this video. I have a question: I am using REDHEAD concrete sleeve anchors, your favorite. I drilled the pilot hole, then I put in the anchor but it kept on spinning freely. Does this mean that I drilled a hole into a space inside the wall (thereby not strong) and that I should not proceed?

[@dm002a8686]

Hi can you us these to Ancha a safe on to floorboards. Have not got any concrete floors in my building.

[@bruceaugustine6486]

Which sleave or wedge anchor has a removable bolt? Something 5/16- 3/8 would you recommend for concrete?

[@larrydaigle5254]

What about drop in anchors

[@darktoadone5068]

I have a homemade rack that I want to install into a brick wall and it's going to be used for hanging my cast iron cookware on which is a little over 100 bolts. Would sleeve anchors be the best option?

[@gary24752]

Use a chemical anchor. The sleeve anchors will unquestionably fail if you have freezing weather. You need to keep water out of the hole.

[@Peter-976]

What about a boat anchor?

[@nicholasvgarcia]

I am needing to install some sort of masonry anchors into Rammed Earth walls. These anchor will be used for installing shelves and windows. Do you by chance know which type of masonry anchor would work best?

[@nywvblue]

I’m about to attach a notched 4x4 post to the side of my very questionable concrete (and brick?) front steps and your sleeve anchor recommendation is everything I seek. Thank you!! I shall give each a “pew pew” in your honor when attaching.

[@heroknaderi]

I enjoyed watching your video video informative one anchor you forgot to mention it the strike anchor the one that has a nail to set it then put a nut and washer. Great job 😎👍

[@JasonTRogers]

I'm mounting a heavy rail on a cement Ceiling Will sleeve anchors work to hold something like 500lb?

[@huejanus5505]

A1/2” wedge anchor holds 4000lbs at 2.25” of depth, and up to 6000 lbs if you go deeper.

[@Angelotiangel]

Great video Will these anchors rust if installed outdoor? Thank you

[@sarahosbourne6324]

I am installing a side gate with a post attached to brickwork how do I attached it to brick wall

[@johndisalvo6283]

You didn't mention the threaded shield anchor

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

...and "Drop In" steel anchor (which a shield anchor is also Drop In obviously).

[@steved8714]

Because they're trash.

[@jameslooker4791]

Tapcons with lag shields are universal and removable.

[@louish.9414]

What if concrete soft after two inches down

[@drexplordinaire]

how do you know if you have concrete or stucco?

[@joelgonzales805]

Do you play guitar?

[@iansneddon2480]

What’s the best for securing a shelter logic to ashphalt

[@gary24752]

drill a hole and use a auger type anchor. patch the hole.

[@dekhzarahatk]

I am installing a 13 foot pole on the concrete roof for solar Structure. I need to know which anchor bolts to use. (Wedge or Sleeve) Pole Size 4 Inch 2.6mm weight 79 Pounds. 571-square-foot structure with more than one pole of 1,320 Pounds (Total Load)

[@revoltncock]

Which one was it. I’m curious.

[@JoeyRam.]

Im looking to adjust a wall frame (2x4) to concrete basement floor, but I want it to be removable. Thinking that I may want to change wall positions in future. I was thinking in drop anchors but not sure.

[@andrewslezak441]

If it’s non load bearing your best bet would be to use a screw like Titen Turbo

[@strokerace4765]

I need to add posts under a deck and the bottom is a concrete pad, I am thinking I will just find some type of glue to attach steel to concrete

[@TGOINC]

Just the information I needed. 👍

[@bernardolic.2154]

I always do the same thing I’ve use the right tools and the right drill bits and I’m tired to have a problem tightening, when i turn the nut the all thing turns and the bolt can never be tight. What’s the secret ??

[@parvezshahid8906]

Drilled the hole too big? Try drilling half a size down masonry bit so 0.5 less than what you currently doing.

[@robs1852]

Are you drilling into soft old powder mortar or concrete that is chalky and easily crumbles? If so, most of the anchors will just spin, but a sleeve anchor might work

[@steved8714]

Sounds like the hole is too big, get some epoxy and drill your holes smaller moving forward.

[@kimberHD45]

I would’ve liked the video if that irritating music didn’t distract from the content….and if you didn’t make the mistake of telling people that sleeve anchors are for “all” applications, which is ridiculous.

[@c.a.k.4415]

The background music is distracting.

[@1konNOS1]

Well guys the best anchors for me are those i get free from my work place!!😅

[@311mdub]

No Titen bolt? Tapcon vs Titen, titen bolts all day long.. sad that Home Depot does not carry titen anymore but just tapcon brand

[@andrewslezak441]

Lowes carries them now and a lot of lumber yards do as well.

[@ndlaham]

I don’t think a sleeve anchor would necessarily work well in one scenario I’ve encountered; anchoring a heavy load into cored-out hollow brick. If the sleeve anchor ends up expanding in a hollow section it won’t grab anything. Do you have any tips for this scenario? My best thought so far is that a tapcon would be better since it can at least grab sections of the brick before and after the hollow holes it may run though. With that said, I think drilling into hollow brick is probably not a good idea in itself and drilling into the mortar would be better and safer. Doing so, you could go with either a sleeve or a LDT tapcon that is about the size of the joint. I think the closer the anchor size is to the joint width the better since the bricks above and below will provide more compressive strength against the anchor. Curious to hear your thoughts on this sort of application or if you have any experience into hollow brick?

[@ollieclarke8951]

You can use a Fruilsider X5 plug, or a mesh sleeve with a concrete adhesive and chem stud. Both those options will provide very high load capacities into hollow brick. Of course this all depends on how much load the anchor will be bearing, and whether its shear load or tensile load. If it's not structural then an X5 nylon plug and screw assembly will work great. If it's holding quite a bit of weight then a mesh sleeve with a concrete adhesive and a chem stud is probably your best bet.

[@roseymalino9855]

Would have liked better views of the individual anchors being discussed instead of merely swinging them back and forth.

[@tinamarie4875]

Next time skip the background music! What the hell!?

[@Divici02623]

Drop in anchors

[@normrodriguez9306]

How bout some actual load testing instead of your personal favorite

[@schoolboy6633]

It could have been a good video IF you would have showed the proper way to install it! I've had several people tell me to screw it halfway down & others that said don't do it before you nail it? So WHAT is the proper way to do it? SMDH

[@streamallday]

video would be better without background music

[@tylersmith293]

You missed epoxy.

[@licensetochill79]

Wrong you can use tapcons for everyone one of those jobs just get bigger or smaller ones and they are stronger than any other anchor test have proven it.

[@licensetochill79]

@Jack Braddell not true. I'm a mechanical contractor and we use them all the time it depends on the area I guess. But New York New Jersey Pennsylvania is allowed

[@licensetochill79]

@Jack Braddell lol do you have to put cables on everything like we do

[@SynergyAVE]

1/4" Tapcon achors snap if you look at them wrong. I would love to see a test that proves those are stronger then something besides duct tape. Dont get me wrong, I still continue to purchase them and as a result, I end up snapping 1 out of 5. AND yes I am using the proper drill bit, I am going to deep enough, and I make sure and blow the hole out with compressed air. The only thing that I have found that helps, is to make the hole an extra inch deep so there is room for any debris from it going in end up. Otherwise when I tighten up the last 1' or so, SNAP, CURSING, tantrum, repeat. Cheers!

[@licensetochill79]

@@SynergyAVE I always go deeper than suggested. And I still blow out the hole. You have to remember that when you tightening it in it's actually screwing into the concrete breaking and chipping off pieces. Those pieces keep you from hitting bottom when you're tightening it and that's what makes some break. It took me a long time to realize that. But now I haven't looked back. They are recognized here in Jersey in the building code. So what it says on the box here in Jersey is the God's honest truth.

[@guyrigby109]

@@licensetochill79 I love tapcons, I drill like half an inch deeper than suggested and I use an impact wrench to drive them in.

[@jamescole3152]

Less talk more action.

[@daitrong]

Less talking and more testing for us to see for ourselves

[@billdodson207]

helpful info

[@KingMetalsInc]

Glad you were able to find this helpful!

[@meanodustino9563]

Tapcon aka CRAPCON. Nothing but a BIG HEADACHE. As soon as they get anything tight..SNAP! Totally junk

[@donovanhunter5737]

Pqt

[@darkandstarrysky5175]

Your info and presentation are excellent, but the music is awful! Annoying and distracting. Hope your future video's will have a lovely, silent background.

[@gxramirez]

❣️🤩❣️😝

[@richieswisher8727]

What's with this stupid music