Jan 8, 2012 · Hi, Is there a reason for the wedge anchor to be more commonly used than the "Tapcon" for example: LDT (large diameter tapcon) by RED HEAD with 5/8" diameter and 3.5" …

Jan 22, 2022 · I have little experience with concrete screws and don't know their weight-bearing capacity. Would four (4) 5/16"-diameter ("heavy duty") tapcon anchors, each 3" in length, …

Apr 14, 2023 · Here's a partial answer: Tapcon's customer support answered my question saying that they are not for use in stone, only concrete, block and brick.

Feb 5, 2015 · I have been framing basement walls for years. I use 3 tapcon anchors per 8 ft run. Pre drill the treated base plate for the anchors, counter sink them a 1/4 inch, then lay a heavy …

Nov 5, 2020 · Wedge anchors can hold way more load than Tapcon screws, it's true, but that only matters if you need this rig to support many hundreds of pounds. If Tapcon rating × number of …

Feb 17, 2020 · So we drilled into concrete to bolt down steel bases with several Titen 3/8" x 3" Titen heavy duty Screw Anchor. I'll be replacing the base, so I will need to remove the screw, …

Mar 28, 2021 · The previous pressure treated board fell off when the concrete nails rusted and broke off. I was considering using Tapcon screws and counter sinking the heads and filling …

Sep 12, 2021 · A socket wrench is a good tool for driving concrete screws. Your hammer-drill might do the job, but if not, don't rush out to buy an impact driver if you have a socket set …

Dec 10, 2016 · I'm trying to drive a 2 1/2" long 3/16" diameter Tapcon into a 50 year-old concrete slab/subfloor to attach a new toilet flange. The instructions on the case of …

Oct 21, 2021 · Questions: Are the 1-3/4" long tapcons sufficient here or do I need the longer length? I bought the longer ones since it seemed like the long legs of the canopy would have a …