fasteners Flashcards
(20 cards)
what would you use a concrete wedge anchor for?
securing larger items to concrete
what would you use to secure larger items to concrete
concrete wedge anchor
what is a tapcon used for
- blue screw used for tapping into concrete
what would you use in wet concrete to allow connection of wood sill plate to concrete
J bolt
what is a J bolt used for
inserted into wet concrete to allow connection of wood sill plate to concrete
what would you use to nail into concrete?
Ram Set
what is a ram set
- shoots masonry nail into concrete by using .22 caliber charge
what 3 criteria must be considered when using a tapcon
- fixture thickness
- anchor embedment
- hole depth must be 1/4 deeper (allows for dust) and 1- 1/4” to 1 3/4” embedment - hole diameter: 3/16” anchor needs 5/32” diameter bit, 1/4” anchor needs 3/16” diameter bits
what is used to drill holes into concrete? how does this differ from regular drills?
carbide tipped drill bit; has high heat resistance vs traditional bit
-cannot use to drill steel
what should be used when mounting wood to concrete ?
-adjustable stand off post base - keep wood from touching concrete (prevents rotting)
what screw is used for drywall?
-phillips (star)
what fastener is use for ecoprem?
Torx
what screw is used for wood working/ deck screws
- Robertson (square)
what screw is used for ikea furniture
-allen (hexagon)
what is used to hang joists for framing
joist hanger
what does a joist hanger do?
-hangs joists for framing, secures ledger board on house or to beams
what is main use of post spike
-good for temporary posts, weak connection no long term application
what can be used for temporary fences?
post spike
name 3 types of screws
lag, decking, carriage bolt
name 3 types of nails
common, ring shank, spiral shank
