Flashcards in fasteners Deck (20):
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what would you use a concrete wedge anchor for?
securing larger items to concrete
2
what would you use to secure larger items to concrete
concrete wedge anchor
3
what is a tapcon used for
- blue screw used for tapping into concrete
4
what would you use in wet concrete to allow connection of wood sill plate to concrete
J bolt
5
what is a J bolt used for
inserted into wet concrete to allow connection of wood sill plate to concrete
6
what would you use to nail into concrete?
Ram Set
7
what is a ram set
- shoots masonry nail into concrete by using .22 caliber charge
8
what 3 criteria must be considered when using a tapcon
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
9
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
10
what should be used when mounting wood to concrete ?
-adjustable stand off post base - keep wood from touching concrete (prevents rotting)
11
what screw is used for drywall?
-phillips (star)
12
what fastener is use for ecoprem?
Torx
13
what screw is used for wood working/ deck screws
- Robertson (square)
14
what screw is used for ikea furniture
-allen (hexagon)
15
what is used to hang joists for framing
joist hanger
16
what does a joist hanger do?
-hangs joists for framing, secures ledger board on house or to beams
17
what is main use of post spike
-good for temporary posts, weak connection no long term application
18
what can be used for temporary fences?
post spike
19
name 3 types of screws
lag, decking, carriage bolt
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