fasteners

Question 1

what would you use a concrete wedge anchor for?

Answer 1

securing larger items to concrete

Question 2

what would you use to secure larger items to concrete

Answer 2

concrete wedge anchor

Question 3

what is a tapcon used for

Answer 3

• blue screw used for tapping into concrete

Question 4

what would you use in wet concrete to allow connection of wood sill plate to concrete

Answer 4

J bolt

Question 5

what is a J bolt used for

Answer 5

inserted into wet concrete to allow connection of wood sill plate to concrete

Question 6

what would you use to nail into concrete?

Answer 6

Ram Set

Question 7

what is a ram set

Answer 7

• shoots masonry nail into concrete by using .22 caliber charge

Question 8

what 3 criteria must be considered when using a tapcon

Answer 8

1. fixture thickness
2. anchor embedment
   - hole depth must be 1/4 deeper (allows for dust) and 1- 1/4” to 1 3/4” embedment
3. hole diameter: 3/16” anchor needs 5/32” diameter bit, 1/4” anchor needs 3/16” diameter bits

Question 9

what is used to drill holes into concrete? how does this differ from regular drills?

Answer 9

carbide tipped drill bit; has high heat resistance vs traditional bit
-cannot use to drill steel

Question 10

what should be used when mounting wood to concrete ?

Answer 10

-adjustable stand off post base - keep wood from touching concrete (prevents rotting)

Question 11

what screw is used for drywall?

Answer 11

-phillips (star)

Question 12

what fastener is use for ecoprem?

Answer 12

Torx

Question 13

what screw is used for wood working/ deck screws

Answer 13

• Robertson (square)

Question 14

what screw is used for ikea furniture

Answer 14

-allen (hexagon)

Question 15

what is used to hang joists for framing

Answer 15

joist hanger

Question 16

what does a joist hanger do?

Answer 16

-hangs joists for framing, secures ledger board on house or to beams

Question 17

what is main use of post spike

Answer 17

-good for temporary posts, weak connection no long term application

Question 18

what can be used for temporary fences?

Answer 18

post spike

Question 19

name 3 types of screws

Answer 19

lag, decking, carriage bolt

Question 20

name 3 types of nails

Answer 20

common, ring shank, spiral shank