Align the concrete with the wood block.
Fixing wood to concrete slab.
Use lag bolts or screws to attach the metal post bracket to the concrete.
How to connect wood to concrete method 1 of 3.
Insert lead shields into the holes in the concrete.
Mark the location of the holes in a metal post bracket on the concrete.
It can be installed on top of concrete before hardwood flooring or another type of material is installed.
Mark where you will drill in.
Select concrete screws based on the length of the intended hole.
That s the way h w floors are.
One way to attach plywood to a concrete surface is to screw it into place with concrete fasteners.
The steps to attach timber to concrete using masonry anchors are as follows.
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Set posts then pour concrete slab or footing.
We had a h w floor installed by the builder on concrete slab.
The dividers are put in place when the concrete is wet.
I have my doubts on this and would like to figure out what the expectation for a 5.
Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.
After 3 attempts and 5 months to fix numerous creaks in the floor the installer is now claiming.
You can pre set your posts prior to pouring your concrete slab then pour the slab or footing around the posts.
Using hammer set concrete fasteners.
Another way that involves less strain and hard work is to glue the plywood to the concrete.
Personally l don t pre drill.
This can be a useful option if you are pouring a footing underneath the length of your fence.
Drill holes into the concrete that are the right diameter for lead shields using a masonry bit in a hammer drill.
The fastest and easiest way to attach most wood parts to concrete is to use a powder actuated gun.
First of all position your timber in place and pre drill if necessary the hole in the timber where you want the concrete anchor to go.
Once the material is dry the more elastic wood strips compress as the concrete expands and contract with the temperature changes.
To use it load a special gun nail and a 22 caliber gun shell into the barrel.