How to Fit a Post to a Concrete Block Wall Yourself

In this video Driveway Dudes Ross shows you how to easily fit and secure a post to a concrete block wall.
By following this video you will be able to do it yourself.
Only tools needed are a suitable drill and drill bit, a hammer, a bubble level and a clamp.
He used express nails to secure the post to the block wall so no rawl plugs or screws are necessary which can make the job so much easier.
Think safety. Always wear eye and ear protection when drilling or using power tools.
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[@donalfinn4205]

Express nails are absolutely powerful if used correctly. Massive.

[@juliusjanardhanseptimus352]

Thanks for a great video 🙂. You made it short enough to get the point across (no pun here) and long enough to follow for a DIY selfer like me.

[@DrivewayDudes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@YIMY6]

thanks dude you gave me the best idea of building a retaining wall for hand rail safety

[@patrickjames1080]

Wow - that beats the Tapcon hell I'm about to endure. Thanks for sharing 👍 quick and to the point.

[@anonimaja324]

I am from Indonesia.. thank you for your tutorial.... 😊😊👍👍🙏🙏..I will applying your methode for my annoying neighbour..😁😁👍👍..sorry for my bad english... 🤭🤭🙏🙏🙏

[@ENGLISHWITHASEE]

Keep watching...nice👍

[@SeventhDayBeliefs]

Is there a part 2 video where you use the posts? I assume for privacy. I want to do that part. Add a privacy top.

[@TheMysticBoom]

Great job

[@damiansulkowski745]

Nicely done 👍

[@Nayo68]

Nice little fringe you have there!!

[@justaman7745]

I think concrete bolts will be better.

[@jacquibishop4189]

Awesome i need that done 👍🏽 do you guys live in Michigan?!????? 😂

[@lwsocietythelashwholesaler4173]

Great video Thanks!

[@weideng778]

Where did you buy it? I can't find it on website

[@6lr6ak6]

I use window frame / door frame screws, the gold one's with torx fit head, 7.5 mm and drill a 5.5 or 6mm hole, work great every time.

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

I've got some of them! 7.5mm × 150mm so you don't need a plug in breeze block wall then if you drill a 5mm hole?

[@6lr6ak6]

@@blackwingvisuals5017 No you don't, just a 6mm or 5.5mm hole, really secure.

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

@@6lr6ak6 cheers will give it a go:)

[@6lr6ak6]

@@blackwingvisuals5017 in breeze block I'd go 5.5mm in stone or concrete 6mm.

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

@@6lr6ak6 well I will find out in an hour when I have a crack at it:)

[@hoomalimali6334]

Terrific ~ Thanks!

[@kappagame8449]

I'm trying to find a way to do this w/o drilling into the bricks. Some sort of clamp that goes over the block wall with cap.

[@epiphgd4302]

What did you use? I don’t want to drill into brick either.

[@phil_mccraken1453]

Would those posts hold tension? Say a mesh tarp with no sag for shade?

[@jackiesawtell3749]

Thank you very easy instructed ♥️

[@kimchee94112]

Don't see it in the US, express nails a British thing? Tapcon screws more popular here.

[@DyslexicLunatic]

In a former neighborhood of mine, that little addition would get you a health fine from the local HOA and possibly a "removal notice" from the local code enforcement Nazi's. I like the technology, provided it doesn't split the block. Not all building block is created equal! :)

[@Gypseadiver]

Im looking for simpson block ontop of cinderblock post fence for adjoining fence sections would express nails work for that? Also can i buy these at home depot?😊

[@DrivewayDudes]

If you’re using cinderblock then be aware that they are structurally not as strong as concrete block. I'm pretty sure Home Depot may have similar with a different name

[@robertdavidson5627]

What are these called so can buy them

[@californiasomething]

any idea what this product might be called in the us? i can't seem to find such a thing by searching 'express nail'

[@californiasomething]

I ended up using a similar product called 'confast' though I wish I had some of those express nails

[@TheKonakairay]

I want to see the finished product

[@DrivewayDudes]

I'll be uploading a new video shortly and I'll add it in the end of the video as a little bonus!

[@TheKonakairay]

Liar

[@steflewins]

can these be used for brick also?

[@Chrisallengallery]

Yep. Brick, stone or concrete www.luckinslive.com/data/113e3dfa-68a6-4538-a9fa-b31a6e997a46/f718cf29-bf4a-4683-8784-d3c6cc511473.PDF Page 69 knipex.co.za/products/Rawlplug.pdf

[@MM-kz9pd]

Are they intended for wood/concrete interface or can you also use them for wood/wood?

[@cwgaming6441]

You wouldn't use express nails for wood to wood.

[@ratchriat1716]

the only trouble with those fixings is if you do any mistakes or ned to reaplace a timber lead to damaging it enjoyed the video.

[@iemo666]

well at least you didnt SCREW that one up! 😉

[@lalo5648]

Great video , quick question , I have very thin halo bricks, do would I be okay drilling into the first wall only? Old skinny halo Brock , don’t want to crack it

[@ratchriat1716]

you could used a concret secrew

[@Nayo68]

Yeah! Just secrew them and thats it

[@strangelee4400]

@@Nayo68 Secrews are better because if you make a mistake you can unsecrew them and try again.

[@Nayo68]

@@strangelee4400 Hahaha...: )

[@cwgaming6441]

Masonry nails?

[@Unpossible]

Great video thanks. I see you didn’t aim for the middle of the blocks, was this intentional? Are you trying to drill around the edges of the block where it’s solid? How far in from the joints do you need to be?

[@DrivewayDudes]

As long as you keep 50mm from the edge of the block you're usually safe enough. The mortar in the joints wont give a strong fixing point and the express nail will work loose after time.

[@oscarochoarealtor]

Would this hold well if the blocks aren’t filled with concrete ? Mine are “hollow” just the mortar. My wall is 7’ high and I want to add a 3 ‘ topper. How far down the wall would these posts have to go?

[@DrivewayDudes]

For a cavity hollow block, probably as much below as above and try to avoid drilling the mortar if at all possible

[@oscarochoarealtor]

@@DrivewayDudes okay cool! Thanks !

[@matttafakt]

show us how they all failed in Part 2

[@ewarda100]

anything that says express on it i wouldn't use for a job that i want to last for a long time, sorry..

[@victorx281]

Couldn't keep watching...